How California pays a shoulder injury
- The medical WPI is not the final rating: the rating schedule adjusts it for factors such as occupation and age, and apportionment can reduce it.
- The Disability Evaluation Unit can rate a report.
- Once the final rating is known, the official schedule converts it to payable weeks.
- Because of those adjustments, this page does not turn a shoulder impairment percentage directly into dollars.
California shoulder settlement math: an example
- Once you have confirmed payable weeks, multiply them by your PD rate.
- At $1,200 wage two-thirds is $800, above the $290 maximum, so each confirmed week pays $290.
Arithmetic with chosen inputs, not a typical rating or an observed settlement. A settlement can also resolve wage benefits and future medical care.
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California shoulder injury FAQ
Does California have a shoulder schedule for workers' comp?+
No. California uses a final permanent disability rating, adjusted from the medical impairment, to set payable weeks.
What is the California PD weekly rate for a shoulder injury?+
Two-thirds of average weekly wage, between $160 and $290 a week.
Can I convert my shoulder WPI straight into dollars in California?+
No. The WPI must be adjusted into a final PD rating first; only the confirmed rating's payable weeks can be multiplied by the PD rate.
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These calculations are estimates based on your inputs and general workers' compensation formulas. Actual benefits depend on state law, your specific injury, employer insurance carrier, and other factors. This is not legal advice. Consult a licensed workers' compensation attorney for guidance specific to your claim.