See your state's knee value
Each state pays a knee injury under its own rules. Pick your state to see its schedule, weekly cap and a worked example.
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More states are added as their official schedules are verified.
How much is a knee injury workers’ comp settlement?
Torn meniscus and arthroscopic knee surgery settlements
ACL reconstruction: what changes claim value?
Total knee replacement workers’ comp settlements
Knee payout examples: 5%, 15%, and 30% ratings
Comparing meniscus, ACL, and replacement claims
Light duty, MMI, and records to keep
Official guidance and calculator limits
Impairment rating payouts by state
Each state turns an impairment rating into money differently. Pick your state to see its formula and a worked example.
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Common questions during a claim
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Check the official rules
Read the New York schedule loss of use guidance, scheduled and non-scheduled award guidance, and the federal FECA statute. These explain their own systems, not every state. Confirm your jurisdiction’s rules and injury-date rates.
Workers' Comp Calculators by State
Pick your state for benefit caps, weekly rate, and a state-specific calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average settlement for a torn meniscus?+
This page does not establish a verified meniscus settlement average. Value depends on the state system, wage, permanent loss after recovery, and medical rights. Repair and meniscectomy should be evaluated using the actual final findings, not a fixed surgery payout.
How much do arthroscopic knee surgery settlements pay?+
Arthroscopy alone does not determine payment. It can involve different operations. The procedure, eligible wage benefits, permanent impairment, and future care determine the relevant components under the governing rules.
What impairment rating do you get after ACL reconstruction?+
There is no universal ACL surgery rating. The medical evaluator applies the required guidelines to stability, motion, and other final findings. Verify whether the percentage is to the leg, lower extremity, or whole person.
What is the average impairment rating for total knee replacement?+
A replacement does not establish one average rating suitable for every worker. Rating systems and final outcomes differ. Use a medical report prepared under the rules required for your claim, not a generic percentage from the internet.
Does pre-existing arthritis prevent a knee claim?+
Not necessarily, but coverage for a work-caused or aggravated condition and any apportionment are jurisdiction-specific. The physician should explain what changed after the work incident and how the medical evidence supports that conclusion.
Can I receive benefits after returning to light duty?+
Possibly. Reduced earnings and medical restrictions may qualify for partial wage benefits under state rules. Returning to work does not automatically resolve permanent impairment or treatment rights; verify the benefits applicable to your circumstances.
Is a modeled knee impairment award the same as a settlement?+
No. The model illustrates one benefit component using assumed weeks and a weekly rate. A settlement may resolve other rights and account for prior payments or disputed issues. Its terms, not the calculator total alone, determine what is being exchanged.
Does a knee replacement require closing future medical?+
Do not assume so. The available agreement structures depend on the jurisdiction. Identify whether treatment stays open and understand any proposed release before comparing dollar offers.
Surgery settlement values for this injury
Procedure-specific 2026 settlement ranges, impairment ratings, and payout math.
Other injuries and calculators
Compare a different body part or move to the next stage of your claim.
Herniated discs, fusions, and lumbar strains.
Lumbar disc herniation and fusion values.
Rotator cuff, labrum, and replacements.
Amputations, crush injuries, and nerve damage.
Carpal tunnel, fractures, ligament tears, and fusion.
Concussion and traumatic brain injury claims.
Weekly benefit, PPD, and settlement in one place.
What your weekly temporary disability check should be.
Scheduled weeks and permanent impairment awards.
Light-duty benefit when you earn less while healing.
Federal employee FECA award by body part.
Lump-sum value of your full claim.
Turn a 5%, 10%, or 20% rating into dollars.
Travel reimbursement for medical appointments.
Max and min weekly rates for all 50 states.
Typical settlement ranges by injury and state.
Average settlement for fusion, rotator cuff, knee replacement, and more.
Why comp does not pay it, and when a third-party claim does.
When carriers typically make an offer.
What coverage costs by class code and payroll.
Guides, state updates, and claim strategy.