WorkCover and 30% impairment rating - what does it mean? There are three aspects of a WorkCover claim where being assessed as having a 30% whole person impairment rating is relevant. How would you be assessed as having a 30% impairment? When you refer to being...
What is whole person impairment (and how is it relevant in WorkCover matters)? Summary Whole person impairment (WPI) is a percentage figure based on a medical assessment or assessments performed by doctors who have undergone training in assessing injuries in...
WorkCover impairment assessments A WorkCover impairment assessment is a medical assessment that occurs as part of the impairment lump sum claim process. It is an assessment completed by a specialist doctor. The impairment assessment involves this specialist doctor...
Deemed serious injury and WorkCover A deemed serious injury under WorkCover is when a person has been assessed as having a 30% or greater whole person impairment rating for their impairment claim. An injured worker will automatically be considered (ie; deemed) as...
When can you claim pain and suffering under a WorkCover claim? There are two points under a WorkCover claim in Victoria where you can claim for pain and suffering. The first is an impairment lump sum claim and the second is a common law claim. An impairment claim in...
All about the WorkCover Worker's Response Form A worker's response form is a single page form that the WorkCover Insurer will send to you if you pursue an impairment benefit lump sum claim. The worker's response form provides the insurer with your written instructions...
How are impairment benefits paid? Impairment benefit lump sums are paid based on a persons whole person impairment rating. A whole person impairment rating is determined by specialised medical assessments. Injuries are assessed in accordance with the American Medical...
WorkCover Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment The WorkCover scheme in Victoria relies on the Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. This is a book published by the American medical association. It’s purpose is to provide repeatable measurement...
Ending employment while on WorkCover This article will deal with both the scenario of a worker wanting to end their employment while on WorkCover, and also the scenario where the employer wishes to end someone's employment while they are on WorkCover. It is important...
Can I claim an impairment benefit and compensation for pain and suffering? The short answer is that yes, in many cases you are able to claim an impairment benefit lump sum as well as further compensation pain and suffering. However, to properly answer this question we...
