Frequently Asked Questions
What body parts are on the DBA schedule?
21 categories from arm (312 weeks) to fourth finger (15 weeks). Unscheduled injuries under 908(c)(21) have no fixed duration.
How is a scheduled award calculated?
Impairment % x Maximum Weeks x (2/3 x AWW) = Total Scheduled Award.
Scheduled vs unscheduled difference?
Scheduled = fixed weeks per body part. Unscheduled = duration of disability, potentially lifetime.
Can a scheduled injury become unscheduled?
Yes, if disability extends beyond the scheduled member under the BRB functional test.