How Kansas pays a shoulder injury
- K.S.A. 44-510d lists the arm including shoulder structures at 225 weeks and the arm excluding the shoulder at 210 weeks, so whether the rating includes the shoulder 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, $835.00 for July 2024 – June 2025).
- If the injury is rated to the whole body instead, Kansas uses its 415-week functional-impairment method with credits and a $100,000 cap for functional-only awards.
Kansas shoulder settlement math: an example
- A 10% arm-including-shoulder rating at $1,500 average weekly wage: two-thirds is $1,000, capped at $905.00.
- 22.5 weeks × $905.00 = $20,362.50.
- At $1,200 wage the same rating is 22.5 weeks × $800 = $18,000.
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 shoulder injury FAQ
How many weeks is a shoulder worth in Kansas workers' comp?+
225 weeks, under the arm-including-shoulder schedule. An arm rating that excludes the shoulder uses 210 weeks.
What is the Kansas maximum weekly rate for a shoulder award?+
$905.00 a week for injuries from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 — the same maximum as temporary total disability. Use the table for your injury date.
What is a 10% shoulder rating worth in Kansas?+
22.5 weeks times your weekly rate. At the $905.00 maximum that is $20,362.50; at $1,200 average weekly wage it is $18,000.
Does a Kansas shoulder settlement include future medical care?+
Only if the settlement leaves it open. The KDOL settlement form closes further compensation and medical treatment except benefits specifically left open, and a judge must approve it.
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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.