Question 1

What is PPD in Minnesota workers comp?

Accepted Answer

Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) is a one-time lump-sum payment for lasting impairment from a work injury. Under Minn. Stat. § 176.101, subd. 2a, PPD is calculated by multiplying your disability rating (a percentage assigned by a doctor using the Minnesota schedule in Minn. R. 5223) by a dollar amount per percentage point that depends on your date of injury. PPD is paid in addition to wage-loss benefits like TTD and TPD. The rating reflects permanent loss of function, not pain. This is general information, not legal advice.

Question 2

How are permanent disability ratings calculated in Minnesota workers comp?

Accepted Answer

Disability ratings in Minnesota are assigned by a physician using the PPD schedule in Minn. R. Chapter 5223. The schedule lists specific impairments (by body part and condition) with assigned percentage ratings. The doctor evaluates your permanent impairment after you reach Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and assigns a whole-body percentage based on the schedule. Multiple ratings from different body parts are combined using the "whole-body" combination formula, not simple addition. The rating determines the PPD lump-sum amount. This is general information, not legal advice.

Question 3

How much is PPD worth per percent in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

The dollar value per percentage point of PPD depends on your date of injury. Under Minn. Stat. § 176.101, subd. 2a, the compensation schedule sets a specific dollar amount per week of PPD benefits, and the total number of weeks depends on the disability percentage. For recent injuries, each percentage point of whole-body PPD is worth a set number of weeks of benefits at a statutory weekly rate. The DLI publishes updated PPD value tables annually. This is general information, not legal advice.

Question 4

When do I get my PPD payment in Minnesota workers comp?

Accepted Answer

PPD benefits become payable after you reach Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and a doctor assigns a permanent disability rating under Minn. R. Chapter 5223. Under Minn. Stat. § 176.101, subd. 2a, the insurer generally must begin paying PPD within 30 days of receiving the rating report. PPD can be paid as a lump sum or in installments. If there is a dispute over the rating, payment may be delayed until the dispute is resolved. This is general information, not legal advice.

Question 5

Can I get PPD and TTD at the same time in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Generally, PPD and TTD serve different purposes and cover different periods. TTD is paid while you are temporarily unable to work. PPD is for permanent impairment after reaching MMI. Under Minn. Stat. § 176.101, PPD benefits are typically paid after MMI when TTD has ended. However, there can be overlap situations depending on timing and whether multiple injuries are involved. The insurer may begin PPD payments while other benefit types continue for different reasons. This is general information, not legal advice.

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