How Missouri pays a shoulder injury
- RSMo 287.190 lists the arm at the shoulder at 232 weeks, upper arm 222 and elbow 210.
- Missouri's PPD cap is far lower than its TTD maximum ($1,294.71), so most full-time wages hit the PPD cap.
- Earlier caps: $670.92 for July 2025 – June 2026 and $643.26 for July 2024 – June 2025.
- If the injury is rated to the body as a whole instead, the schedule is 400 weeks.
Missouri shoulder settlement math: an example
- A 10% arm-at-the-shoulder rating at $1,200 average weekly wage: two-thirds is $800, capped at $678.18.
- 23.2 weeks × $678.18 = $15,733.78.
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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Missouri shoulder injury FAQ
How many weeks is a shoulder worth in Missouri workers' comp?+
232 weeks for the arm at the shoulder. The body as a whole is 400 weeks.
What is the Missouri PPD weekly cap for a shoulder injury?+
$678.18 a week for injuries from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 — much lower than the TTD maximum.
What is a 10% shoulder rating worth in Missouri?+
23.2 weeks × the PPD rate; at the cap that is $15,733.78.
Who approves a Missouri shoulder settlement?+
An administrative law judge or the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission. A full settlement ordinarily closes future medical unless it is stated as left open.
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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.