How Kansas pays a knee injury
- K.S.A. 44-510d lists the leg at 200 weeks and the lower leg at 190 weeks, so whether the rating is applied to the leg or the lower leg changes the award.
- The weekly rate is 66⅔% of average gross weekly wage with the same maximum as temporary total ($869.00 for July 2025 – June 2026).
- Confirm in your rating report which part of the leg the rating is applied to.
Kansas knee settlement math: an example
- A 10% leg rating at $1,500 average weekly wage: two-thirds is $1,000, capped at $905.00.
- 20 weeks × $905.00 = $18,100.00.
- At $1,200 wage the same rating is 20 weeks × $800.00 = $16,000.00.
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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Kansas knee injury FAQ
How many weeks is a knee worth in Kansas workers' comp?+
A knee rated to the leg uses the 200-week leg schedule. A rating applied to the lower leg uses 190 weeks.
What is a 10% knee rating worth in Kansas?+
20 weeks times your weekly rate. At the $905.00 maximum that is $18,100.00; at $1,200 average weekly wage it is $16,000.00.
What is the Kansas maximum weekly rate for a knee award?+
$905.00 a week for injuries from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 — the same maximum as temporary total disability.
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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.