Enter your NY impairment rating % and weekly wage — get an instant estimate of your New York PPD settlement under NY Workers' Compensation Law Section 15. Free, no sign-up required.
New York uses a unique Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) system for most permanent partial disability claims, alongside a general impairment formula. Here's what determines your payout.
Enter your New York impairment rating and average weekly wage. Results apply the NY Workers' Compensation Law formula. For a Section 32 settlement estimate, always consult a qualified NY workers' comp attorney.
Select your injury type, loss of use %, and weekly wage to see your estimated New York payout.
New York uses a Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) system for injuries to specific body parts — arms, legs, hands, feet, eyes, and hearing. Under NY WC Law Section 15(3), each body part has a maximum number of compensation weeks assigned by the legislature. Your SLU percentage of that maximum determines your total benefit.
For non-scheduled injuries (spine, internal organs, psychological), New York applies a general permanent partial disability (PPD) formula based on lost earning capacity and impairment percentage, up to 500 weeks.
A Section 32 Waiver Agreement closes your NY workers' comp case in exchange for a lump-sum payment covering your PPD benefits, future medical, and sometimes lost wages. The New York Workers' Compensation Board (NYWCB) must approve all Section 32 agreements. Most injured workers negotiate these agreements to receive their full settlement upfront rather than waiting for weekly payments.
* Maximum amounts shown at the NYS wage cap of $1,125/wk (2/3 benefit). Actual amounts depend on your AWW and SLU percentage. Source: NY WC Law § 15(3).
Quick reference for common impairment rating scenarios in New York. These estimates apply the general PPD formula (Rating % × 5 wks/point × AWW × 2/3). Amounts shown at three common wage levels.
For SLU (scheduled body part) claims, use the calculator above — SLU payouts depend on the specific body part's maximum weeks, not a fixed per-point multiplier.
* Formula: Rating % × 5 wks/point × AWW × 2/3. Max 500 weeks. All values estimated. Verify with a NY workers' compensation attorney.
The process from workplace injury to final New York workers' comp settlement — what to expect at each stage.
Report your injury to your employer within 30 days (NY law). File a workers' comp claim with the NYWCB. Medical treatment begins under your employer's insurance carrier.
Receive authorized treatment until your condition stabilizes. Your doctor declares Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). At this point, your permanent impairment is assessed.
A physician assigns a Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) percentage for scheduled body parts, or a general PPD impairment percentage for non-scheduled injuries (spine, internal organs).
You receive benefits as weekly payments OR negotiate a Section 32 lump-sum settlement. The NYWCB must approve all Section 32 agreements before funds are released.
New York workers' compensation law is among the most complex in the country. This calculator applies NY WC Law Section 15 and current state benefit rates to give you an accurate starting estimate.
This calculator applies New York's actual statutory formulas from WC Law § 15(3) — including the SLU schedule for body part injuries and the general PPD formula for non-scheduled injuries. Not a national average estimate.
New York uses two separate systems: the Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) for specific body parts, and a general earning capacity formula for spine, brain, and internal organ injuries. This tool handles both.
All formulas reflect the official New York Workers' Compensation Board (NYWCB) guidelines and the 2026 maximum weekly benefit rate. Section 32 settlement estimates require attorney review.
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