Formula Used
This calculator uses a flexible PPD estimate.
It does not choose legal values for you.
Enter the correct wage, rate, schedule, caps, and credits for your claim.
Raw weekly benefit = average weekly wage × compensation rate percent.
Weekly benefit after limits = raw weekly benefit adjusted by minimum and maximum limits.
Total weekly payment = adjusted weekly benefit + dependent weekly addition.
Payable PPD weeks = scheduled weeks × PPD rating percent.
Gross PPD amount = total weekly payment × payable PPD weeks.
Total credits = prior award credit + weeks already paid credit.
Net before fees = gross PPD amount − total credits.
Interest = net before fees × annual interest rate × late days ÷ 365.
Final estimate = net with interest − attorney fee − costs − lump sum discount.
How To Use This Calculator
Start with the worker label and jurisdiction.
Add the body part or rating basis.
Enter the average weekly wage from payroll records.
Use the compensation percentage required by the claim rules.
Enter the impairment rating as a percent.
Add the correct scheduled weeks.
If your system uses a whole person value, enter that base value.
If your system uses a body schedule, enter the body part weeks.
Add weekly minimum and maximum limits.
Leave a field at zero when it does not apply.
Add dependent amounts only when the rule allows them.
Add credits for money already paid.
Review the final estimate.
Export the result as CSV or PDF.
Keep the file with your claim notes.
Ask an authorized professional to confirm legal values.
Example Data Table
| Example |
Average Weekly Wage |
Rate |
Rating |
Weeks |
Weekly Max |
Estimated Gross |
| Back rating |
$900.00 |
66.67% |
15% |
300 |
$1,200.00 |
$27,001.35 |
| Arm schedule |
$750.00 |
66.67% |
20% |
200 |
$1,000.00 |
$20,001.00 |
| Hand schedule |
$600.00 |
66.67% |
10% |
150 |
$900.00 |
$6,000.30 |
Workers Comp Amount PPD Calculator Guide
Purpose Of The Calculator
A permanent partial disability award can be hard to estimate.
Many claims use wages, ratings, schedules, and benefit caps.
This calculator puts those parts in one place.
It helps you test a possible PPD amount.
It also shows how credits and fees change the final value.
What PPD Means
PPD usually means a lasting impairment after medical improvement.
The worker may still return to some work.
The rating often comes from a medical report.
The rating may apply to a body part or the whole person.
The correct method depends on the claim location.
Important Inputs
The average weekly wage is a key input.
It is often based on past earnings.
The compensation rate changes that wage into a benefit.
Many systems use a percentage of wages.
Some claims also have minimum and maximum weekly limits.
Weeks And Rating
Scheduled weeks represent the benefit period.
A hand, arm, leg, or whole body rating may have different weeks.
The calculator multiplies scheduled weeks by the impairment rating.
A 20 percent rating on 200 weeks gives 40 payable weeks.
The weekly payment is then multiplied by those weeks.
Credits And Adjustments
Prior payments can reduce the remaining award.
Enter prior award credits when money was already received.
Enter weeks already paid when weekly PPD checks started earlier.
The tool also estimates interest, costs, attorney fees, and discounts.
These fields are optional.
Use zero when they do not apply.
Reading The Result
The gross amount is not always the final payment.
Credits may reduce it.
Fees and costs may reduce it again.
Interest may increase it when allowed.
A lump sum discount may lower a settlement figure.
The final amount is only an estimate.
Careful Use
Workers compensation rules are location specific.
They can change by injury date.
They can also depend on settlement terms.
Do not rely on a sample schedule.
Enter values from the correct official source or claim documents.
Use the export buttons to save your calculation.
Then review the numbers with a qualified advisor.
FAQs
What is a PPD amount?
A PPD amount is an estimated payment for permanent partial disability.
It often depends on wages, medical rating, scheduled weeks, and legal limits.
Does this calculator know my state rules?
No.
It uses the numbers you enter.
You must provide the correct wage rate, schedule, caps, and credits for your jurisdiction.
What is the average weekly wage?
Average weekly wage is a wage figure used to calculate benefits.
It is often based on earnings before the injury.
What are scheduled weeks?
Scheduled weeks are the benefit weeks assigned to a body part or rating basis.
Use the correct schedule for your claim.
Why is there a weekly maximum?
Many systems limit the weekly benefit.
If the calculated weekly amount is higher than the cap, the cap may apply.
What are prior award credits?
Prior award credits are amounts already paid or credited.
They reduce the remaining estimated PPD balance.
Should attorney fees be included?
Include attorney fees only when they apply.
Rules and fee approvals vary.
Use the percent field for a rough estimate.
Is this legal advice?
No.
This is a planning calculator.
Confirm every legal value with official sources, claim papers, or a qualified professional.