{"id":6163,"date":"2026-11-09T14:27:23","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T14:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/blog\/how-to-read-missouris-permanent-partial-disability-chart-by-body-part\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T14:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T14:27:23","slug":"how-to-read-missouris-permanent-partial-disability-chart-by-body-part","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-read-missouris-permanent-partial-disability-chart-by-body-part\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Read Missouri&#8217;s Permanent Partial Disability Chart by Body Part"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fp-blog-content\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">\u00cdndice<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-read-missouris-permanent-partial-disability-chart-by-body-part\/#what-missouris-body-part-disability-chart-means-for-your-workers-comp-claim\" >What Missouri&#8217;s Body Part Disability Chart Means for Your Workers&#8217; Comp Claim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-read-missouris-permanent-partial-disability-chart-by-body-part\/#where-the-chart-comes-from-in-missouri-law\" >Where the Chart Comes From in Missouri Law<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-read-missouris-permanent-partial-disability-chart-by-body-part\/#how-2005-reforms-changed-the-rules\" >How 2005 Reforms Changed the Rules<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-read-missouris-permanent-partial-disability-chart-by-body-part\/#reading-the-permanent-partial-disability-chart-missouri-uses-step-by-step\" >Reading the Permanent Partial Disability Chart Missouri Uses, Step by Step<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-read-missouris-permanent-partial-disability-chart-by-body-part\/#step-one-find-the-body-part-and-level-of-loss\" >Step One: Find the Body Part and Level of Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-read-missouris-permanent-partial-disability-chart-by-body-part\/#step-two-apply-the-percentage-of-loss\" >Step Two: Apply the Percentage of Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-read-missouris-permanent-partial-disability-chart-by-body-part\/#step-three-multiply-by-your-weekly-rate\" >Step Three: Multiply by Your Weekly Rate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-read-missouris-permanent-partial-disability-chart-by-body-part\/#hearing-loss-and-special-situations\" >Hearing Loss and Special Situations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-read-missouris-permanent-partial-disability-chart-by-body-part\/#common-mistakes-that-shrink-ppd-awards\" >Common Mistakes That Shrink PPD Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-read-missouris-permanent-partial-disability-chart-by-body-part\/#why-experienced-guidance-matters-for-serious-injuries\" >Why Experienced Guidance Matters for Serious Injuries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-read-missouris-permanent-partial-disability-chart-by-body-part\/#frequently-asked-questions\" >Preguntas frecuentes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-read-missouris-permanent-partial-disability-chart-by-body-part\/#turning-weeks-into-real-recovery\" >Turning Weeks Into Real Recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-missouris-body-part-disability-chart-means-for-your-workers-comp-claim\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-missouris-body-part-disability-chart-means-for-your-workers-comp-claim\"><\/span>What Missouri&#8217;s Body Part Disability Chart Means for Your Workers&#8217; Comp Claim<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong> <em>Missouri&#8217;s permanent partial disability chart, found in Mo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 287.190.1, sets a maximum number of weeks of benefits for each body part based on how high up the loss occurs, such as 232 weeks for an arm at the shoulder or 175 weeks for a hand at the wrist. To read the chart, find the body part and level of loss, apply your disability percentage to the maximum weeks, then multiply by the weekly PPD rate in effect on your date of injury. PPD is generally paid on top of any temporary disability benefits, and \u00a7 287.197 covers job-related hearing loss. Back, neck, and other whole-body injuries aren&#8217;t on the schedule and are generally rated against 400 weeks for the body as a whole. Doctors chosen by the insurer may give low ratings, and a 10-point gap could cost weeks of benefits, so it may pay to question your rating before you settle. Avoid common mistakes like settling before maximum medical improvement, missing secondary injuries, or overlooking possible third-party claims.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Missouri&#8217;s permanent partial disability chart tells you the most weeks of benefits a specific body part injury may be worth under state law.<\/strong> After a serious work injury, like an amputation on a factory line in North Kansas City or a crushed hand at a Liberty warehouse, you may hear doctors and adjusters talk about &quot;ratings&quot; and &quot;weeks.&quot; To read the chart, find the body part, find how high up the loss occurred, and note the maximum weeks listed. A partial injury is generally worth a share of that maximum. Then multiply the weeks by your weekly PPD rate to get an estimated dollar figure.<\/p>\n<p>If an insurance company has given you a rating that doesn&#8217;t match how your injury affects your life, you can ask questions before you sign anything. At <a href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/\">Ley de lesiones de Northland<\/a>, our team talks to you, not at you, and we back that up with our 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. Call us at <a href=\"tel:8164004878\">816-400-4878<\/a> o <a href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/contacto\/\">contact us now<\/a> for a free, no-pressure talk.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fp-blog-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/2026\/10\/21\/02dd9c2a-b1c8-452c-87d1-04926d9bef1c\/knee_brace_exam_table_kansas_city_missouri.webp\" title=\"Knee Brace Exam Table Kansas City Missouri\" alt=\"Knee brace, resistance band, and towel on medical examination table\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block; margin: 1.5em 0; border-radius:12px;\"><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-the-chart-comes-from-in-missouri-law\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-the-chart-comes-from-in-missouri-law\"><\/span>Where the Chart Comes From in Missouri Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Missouri&#8217;s statutes spell out the PPD body part chart.<\/strong> Chapter 287 of the Missouri Revised Statutes holds the state&#8217;s workers&#8217; compensation laws. Within that chapter, the <a href=\"https:\/\/revisor.mo.gov\/main\/OneSection.aspx?section=287.190\">Missouri schedule of losses<\/a> appears in Mo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 287.190.1, which lists body parts alongside a set number of weeks for each.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Under Mo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 287.190.1, PPD covers three types of loss.<\/strong> You may receive benefits for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loss of a body part by amputation<\/li>\n<li>Total loss of use of the body part<\/li>\n<li>Partial loss of use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PPD is generally paid on top of any temporary total or temporary partial disability benefits you already received.<\/strong> Your average weekly wage sets the weekly PPD rate, subject to maximum and minimum limits tied to your date of injury under \u00a7 287.190.5. Temporary benefits generally don&#8217;t reduce the PPD you may be owed later, though payments that overlap for the same period may be treated differently.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-2005-reforms-changed-the-rules\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-2005-reforms-changed-the-rules\"><\/span>How 2005 Reforms Changed the Rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>In 2005, Missouri lawmakers made major changes to how judges decide these claims.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senate.mo.gov\/05info\/billtext\/intro\/SB1.htm\">Senate Bill 1 (2005)<\/a> overhauled Chapter 287. Among other things, it replaced the old rule that courts should read the law liberally in favor of workers with a rule of strict construction (now in \u00a7 287.800). Because of that, the exact wording of the schedule and the medical evidence behind your rating can carry real weight.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"reading-the-permanent-partial-disability-chart-missouri-uses-step-by-step\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"reading-the-permanent-partial-disability-chart-missouri-uses-step-by-step\"><\/span>Reading the Permanent Partial Disability Chart Missouri Uses, Step by Step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Reading the chart takes three steps: find the body part, apply the percentage, and figure the dollars.<\/strong> Disputes can come up at each step.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-one-find-the-body-part-and-level-of-loss\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-one-find-the-body-part-and-level-of-loss\"><\/span>Step One: Find the Body Part and Level of Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>As a rule, the higher up the limb the loss happens, the more weeks it is worth.<\/strong> The table below shows key values from Mo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 287.190.1, Schedule of Losses items (1) through (29).<\/p>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1rem\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold\">Body Part and Level<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold\">Maximum Weeks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Arm at the shoulder<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">232<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Arm between shoulder and elbow<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">222<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Arm at the elbow joint<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">210<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Arm between elbow and wrist<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Hand at the wrist joint<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">175<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Leg at the hip joint (or too close for an artificial limb)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">207<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Leg at or above knee, with stump for artificial limb<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Leg at or above ankle, below knee<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">155<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Foot in the tarsus<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Foot in the metatarsus<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Sight in one eye, complete loss<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Deafness in both ears, complete<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">Deafness in one ear (other ear normal), complete<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left\">49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>The chart also lists fingers and toes joint by joint.<\/strong> A thumb is 60 weeks at the proximal joint and 45 at the distal joint. The index finger is 45, 35, and 30 weeks at the proximal, second, and distal joints. Middle and ring fingers are 35, 30, and 26 weeks, and the little finger is 22, 20, and 16 weeks. The great toe is 40 weeks at the proximal joint and 22 at the distal joint. Any other toe is 14, 10, or 8 weeks, depending on the joint.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-two-apply-the-percentage-of-loss\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-two-apply-the-percentage-of-loss\"><\/span>Step Two: Apply the Percentage of Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Most injuries don&#8217;t involve total loss, so the weeks are generally prorated.<\/strong> For example, a 25 percent rating at the shoulder would equal 58 weeks (25 percent of 232). The judge sets the final percentage based on all the evidence, and it doesn&#8217;t have to match any one doctor&#8217;s rating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This step often decides the case.<\/strong> In our experience, doctors chosen by the insurer may give lower ratings than a treating doctor or an independent doctor would. A gap of just 10 percentage points at the shoulder equals about 23 weeks of benefits.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip: Keep a simple journal of what you can&#8217;t do anymore, like gripping tools, climbing ladders, or picking up your grandkids. Those daily details can help support a fair rating.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-three-multiply-by-your-weekly-rate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-three-multiply-by-your-weekly-rate\"><\/span>Step Three: Multiply by Your Weekly Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Multiply the weeks by the weekly PPD rate in effect on your date of injury.<\/strong> Under subsection 5 of \u00a7 287.190, that rate is generally two-thirds of your average weekly wage, subject to a maximum and minimum that depend on your date of injury. Because these limits change each year, check the current Division of Workers&#8217; Compensation rate chart or talk with our team before you rely on any number.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"hearing-loss-and-special-situations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hearing-loss-and-special-situations\"><\/span>Hearing Loss and Special Situations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Job-related hearing loss follows its own section of the statute.<\/strong> Under Mo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 287.197, total work-related hearing loss is generally worth up to 49 weeks for one ear and 180 weeks for both ears. Statutory formulas set the value of partial loss, and strict notice and exposure rules also apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some injuries don&#8217;t fit on the schedule at all.<\/strong> Back, neck, brain, and other whole-body injuries are generally rated as a percentage of 400 weeks for the body as a whole. When several injuries combine, or a prior disability is involved, the analysis gets harder. Our guide on the <a href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-navigate-missouris-400-week-disability-benefit-limit\/\">400-week disability benefit limit<\/a> explains how larger claims can run into statutory caps.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"common-mistakes-that-shrink-ppd-awards\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"common-mistakes-that-shrink-ppd-awards\"><\/span>Common Mistakes That Shrink PPD Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>One of the biggest mistakes is accepting the first rating without question.<\/strong> Other problems we often see include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Settling before you reach maximum medical improvement<\/li>\n<li>Missing a secondary injury, like a shoulder strained from making up for a damaged hand<\/li>\n<li>Overlooking a third-party claim against a careless subcontractor or the maker of a defective machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>A third-party claim is a separate civil lawsuit, not part of the workers&#8217; comp process.<\/strong> It may let you recover losses that workers&#8217; comp generally doesn&#8217;t cover, such as pain and suffering. Deadlines apply, and your employer or its insurer may have a lien on part of any recovery under \u00a7 287.150.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip: If a machine or tool caused your injury, ask that it be kept as is. That equipment may be key evidence in a product liability claim.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-experienced-guidance-matters-for-serious-injuries\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-experienced-guidance-matters-for-serious-injuries\"><\/span>Why Experienced Guidance Matters for Serious Injuries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>When an injury is permanent, the rating can affect your finances for years.<\/strong> Our attorneys bring more than 50 years of combined experience and have recovered millions for injured clients, including verdicts and settlements in the $1.5 million to $2 million-plus range. Past results don&#8217;t guarantee a similar outcome. We&#8217;ve been voted #1 Accident Lawyer and Best of the Northland of Kansas City. A <a href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/abogado-de-compensacion-de-trabajadores-de-kansas-city\/\">permanent partial disability chart Missouri lawyer<\/a> can review your medical records, challenge low ratings, and look for other sources of recovery.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span>Preguntas frecuentes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 id=\"is-the-chart-amount-what-ill-actually-receive\">1. Is the chart amount what I&#8217;ll actually receive?<\/h4>\n<p>Not always. The chart lists maximum weeks for a total loss. Most claims involve a percentage of that maximum, multiplied by your weekly rate.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"who-decides-my-disability-percentage\">2. Who decides my disability percentage?<\/h4>\n<p>Doctors generally give ratings, and those ratings can differ. The parties may settle disputes, or an administrative law judge at the Missouri Division of Workers&#8217; Compensation may decide after weighing all the evidence.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"can-i-receive-ppd-after-temporary-disability-benefits\">3. Can I receive PPD after temporary disability benefits?<\/h4>\n<p>Generally, yes. Under Mo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 287.190.1, PPD is paid on top of temporary total or temporary partial disability benefits.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"does-the-chart-cover-back-injuries\">4. Does the chart cover back injuries?<\/h4>\n<p>No. Back injuries are generally rated as body-as-a-whole injuries, based on 400 weeks.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"is-hearing-loss-covered\">5. Is hearing loss covered?<\/h4>\n<p>It may be. Mo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 287.197 provides up to 49 weeks for total job-related hearing loss in one ear and 180 weeks for both ears.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"turning-weeks-into-real-recovery\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"turning-weeks-into-real-recovery\"><\/span>Turning Weeks Into Real Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Missouri schedule of losses gives you a starting point, but a fair outcome depends on accurate ratings and complete evidence.<\/strong> Once you know how the PPD body part chart works, you may be better able to spot a low offer. Every case depends on its own facts, so get answers before you sign anything final.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t wait. Pursue the benefits you may be owed, with a team that treats you like a neighbor. Reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/\">Ley de lesiones de Northland<\/a> en <a href=\"tel:8164004878\">816-400-4878<\/a> o <a href=\"https:\/\/northlandinjurylaw.com\/es\/contacto\/\">schedule your free consultation<\/a>. Our 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee means you can move forward with confidence.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Every case is unique, and results may vary. Consult an attorney about your specific circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Missouri&#8217;s Body Part Disability Chart Means for Your Workers&#8217; Comp Claim Key Takeaways: Missouri&#8217;s permanent partial disability chart, found in Mo. Rev. 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