What is TTD, TPD, and PPD?
In a work injury or workers compensation claim, an injured worker is entitled to many benefits under law. Three income benefits are:
Temporary Total Disability Benefits (TTD) — Temporary Total Disability income benefits are paid to compensate the injured worker for his lost wages. These income benefits are due when the job injury to the employee disabled the worker from any type of work. A medical opinion showing “no work status” or “no work” work restriction is usually required from a doctor. The compensation rate for Temporary Total Disability Benefits is 2/3 of the employee’s average weekly wage. The maximum TTD comp rate is currently $500 per week. This is based on your average weekly wage. These income benefits usually begin upon the initial injury.
Temporary Partial Disability Benefits (TPD) — Temporary Partial Disability income benefits are for injured workers who are able to return to light duty or modified work but are earning less income due to their injuries. They are usually paid on a weekly basis. The pay is based by comparing the current weekly wages to the average weekly wage. The compensation rate for temporary partial disability is 2/3 of the lost weekly income. The maximum weekly TPD comp rate in Georgia is currently $334. These income benefits are usually obtained upon an attempt to return to work which is not full time or at a job which pays less because of your injured status.
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) — Permanent Partial Disability benefits compensate the injured worker for the permanent loss of use of part of his or her body. This permanent loss of use is based on a permanent partial disability rating which is assigned by the treating doctors. These benefits are often paid after you have completed other benefits or upon settlement of your claim.
The Bacon Law Firm can often get these benefits started or obtained for you without a court hearing when the evidence is clear of the injury and the responsibility of the employer.
This blog content is based on the law of Georgia. It is not meant to give legal advice to your specific situation and does not create relationship of attorney client with the benefits of the attorney client privileges. You should consult an attorney in your state about specific workers compensation issues. This blog is meant to increase your awareness and legal understanding of these concepts.
