Florida Impairment Rating Guide
Florida workers' compensation uses a state-specific permanent impairment schedule under Fla. Stat. § 440.15(3).
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition State-Specific Schedule
Statutory Authority
Fla. Stat. § 440.15(3)
PPD Calculation
Florida Impairment Income Benefits: 2 weeks of benefits per percentage point for ratings of 1–10%; 3 weeks per point for 11–15%; 4 weeks per point for 16–20%; 6 weeks per point for 21%+.
Notes
Florida primarily uses its own 1996 Florida Uniform Permanent Impairment Rating Schedule. AMA Guides 4th Edition is the fallback for conditions not addressed in the Florida schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Florida rate permanent impairment?
Florida uses its own state-specific permanent impairment schedule under Fla. Stat. § 440.15(3) rather than mandating an AMA Guides edition. See the notes below for the controlling framework.
How is permanent partial disability calculated in Florida?
Florida Impairment Income Benefits: 2 weeks of benefits per percentage point for ratings of 1–10%; 3 weeks per point for 11–15%; 4 weeks per point for 16–20%; 6 weeks per point for 21%+.
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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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