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Tennessee Knee Injury Workers' Comp Settlement (2026)

Tennessee converts every permanent impairment, including a knee, to a whole-person rating. The original award is rating × 450 weeks × the PPD rate: two-thirds of your average weekly wage, capped at $1,353 a week for injuries from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

How Tennessee pays a knee injury

  • Tennessee has no separate leg or knee schedule for current injuries.
  • Earlier PPD caps: $1,297 for July 2025 – June 2026 and $1,237 for July 2024 – June 2025.
  • The PPD cap is lower than the TTD maximum ($1,488.30).

Tennessee knee settlement math: an example

  1. A 10% whole-person rating at $1,200 average weekly wage: 45 weeks × $800.00 = $36,000.00.

Arithmetic with chosen inputs, not a typical rating or an observed settlement. A settlement can also resolve wage benefits and future medical care.

Calculate your Tennessee award

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Tennessee knee injury FAQ

Does Tennessee have a knee schedule for workers' comp?+

No. Tennessee converts every permanent impairment to a whole-person rating and uses 450 weeks.

What is a 10% knee rating worth in Tennessee?+

45 weeks × two-thirds of your wage, capped at $1,353; at $1,200 wage that is $36,000.00.

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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.