Most injuries and occupational illnesses are treated similarly under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law. However, certain types of injuries (called specific losses) are compensated differently.
Workers Comp Physical Impairment Ratings
Permanent Partial Disability or Temporary Total Disability
If you were seriously injured or ill and have received 104 weeks (2 years) of workers’ compensation payments, the workers’ comp insurer will assume you have achieved maximum medical improvement (MMI) and petition for a physical impairment rating.