Connecticut Impairment Rating Guide
Connecticut workers' compensation uses a state-specific permanent impairment schedule under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-308.
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition State-Specific Schedule
Statutory Authority
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-308(opens in a new tab)
PPD Calculation
Statutory Maximum Weeks 520 weeks
Connecticut uses a statutory schedule of week values per body part; the rating physician determines percentage loss. No general unscheduled permanent partial disability benefit.
Notes
No statute or regulation formally adopts the AMA Guides. Physicians commonly use the AMA Guides in practice, but compensation is governed by the statutory schedule in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b).
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Connecticut rate permanent impairment?
Connecticut uses its own state-specific permanent impairment schedule under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-308 rather than mandating an AMA Guides edition. See the notes below for the controlling framework.
How is permanent partial disability calculated in Connecticut?
Connecticut uses a statutory schedule of week values per body part; the rating physician determines percentage loss. No general unscheduled permanent partial disability benefit.
Where can I find a certified impairment rater in Connecticut?
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Does this information constitute legal or medical advice?
No. This page provides general statutory and methodological information for educational purposes only. Statutes change, case law shifts controlling interpretation, and individual cases turn on facts beyond what reference material can capture. Consult qualified legal counsel and a credentialed rating physician for any specific matter.
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