So 50% loss of use of your dominant arm? That’s not a full 312 weeks — it’s 156 weeks of compensation.
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? owcp schedule award chart
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. So 50% loss of use of your dominant arm
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. Start with your treating physician — and ask:
So next time you stub your toe, remember: legally, it’s worth 46 weeks of your pay — if you can prove permanent loss.
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: .
💡 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.