👂 Fun fact: Complete loss of hearing in one ear = 52 weeks. Both ears = 200 weeks.
So next time you stub your toe, remember: legally, it’s worth 46 weeks of your pay — if you can prove permanent loss. owcp schedule award chart
Here’s the kicker — your arm isn't worth the same as your thumb. Literally. 👂 Fun fact: Complete loss of hearing in
Most people think workers’ comp is just about medical bills and lost wages. But for federal employees under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA), there’s a hidden gem: . Here’s the kicker — your arm isn't worth
Want the full chart? OWCP’s DFEC branch publishes it — but beware: The weeks haven’t changed much since the 1960s. There’s ongoing debate about whether the chart is outdated (no distinction between a violinist’s finger and a data entry clerk’s finger), but for now, it’s the law of the land.
But here’s what trips people up: You don’t have to lose the limb entirely. Permanent impairment — like reduced motion, nerve damage, or chronic pain — can still qualify for a . A hand surgeon or physiatrist calculates your “percentage loss of use” using AMA guides, and OWCP multiplies that percentage against the chart’s weeks.