Owcp - Schedule Award Chart

The assigns a specific number of weeks of compensation to different body parts. Lose a hand at the wrist? That’s 244 weeks of pay. Your big toe? Only 46 weeks. And yes — your eye (total loss) is 240 weeks, but your other eye? That’s extra.

👂 Fun fact: Complete loss of hearing in one ear = 52 weeks. Both ears = 200 weeks.

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. owcp schedule award chart

So 50% loss of use of your dominant arm? That’s not a full 312 weeks — it’s 156 weeks of compensation.

So next time you stub your toe, remember: legally, it’s worth 46 weeks of your pay — if you can prove permanent loss. The assigns a specific number of weeks of

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: .

Curious about your own injury and potential award? Start with your treating physician — and ask: “Have I reached MMI, and do I have a ratable impairment?” Would you like a simplified version of the actual chart (weeks per body part) to attach or embed with this post? Your big toe

💡 Why does this matter? Because many injured feds don’t know they can claim a schedule award . You don’t have to be totally disabled. Plus, a schedule award doesn’t end your wage loss benefits — it’s an additional payout for permanent damage.