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What Does 50% PTSD Permanent Disability Mean?
Question: Good day. Thanks for taking the time.
My question is: What does it mean / what can I expect, that I was diagnosed with 50% PTSD permanent disability as a result of a "industrial accident" of which I became a victim while working for the CA Department of Corrections....? I still do not understand what that 50% means, although I have been re-experiencing flash backs and other symptoms now for years.
My question is: What does it mean / what can I expect, that I was diagnosed with 50% PTSD permanent disability as a result of a "industrial accident" of which I became a victim while working for the CA Department of Corrections....? I still do not understand what that 50% means, although I have been re-experiencing flash backs and other symptoms now for years.
Brief Answer:
The compensation ranges with disability.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The disability is categorized according to person's symptoms how those symptoms affect a person and how well a person functions outside his home.
The question is whether you have applied for social security benefits in your state.
If yes, the disability is assigned with 10% increments, ranging from 10% to 100% disabled. A higher disability rating indicates the individual has a more severe disability, and therefore receives a higher monthly compensation payment.
You should check with the labor laws in case of disability or call up the Workers compensation cell of California state and enquire.
I found this link which may be of help
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=lab&group=04001-05000&file=4650-4664
All the best.
The compensation ranges with disability.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The disability is categorized according to person's symptoms how those symptoms affect a person and how well a person functions outside his home.
The question is whether you have applied for social security benefits in your state.
If yes, the disability is assigned with 10% increments, ranging from 10% to 100% disabled. A higher disability rating indicates the individual has a more severe disability, and therefore receives a higher monthly compensation payment.
You should check with the labor laws in case of disability or call up the Workers compensation cell of California state and enquire.
I found this link which may be of help
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=lab&group=04001-05000&file=4650-4664
All the best.
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