In need of clarification

[joybelle5445]

What is the name of your state? Alabama

What is the difference in:

Temporary Partial Disability;
Temporary Total Disability;
Permanent Partial Disability;
Permanent Total Disability

I am having a difficult time determining the differences in these terms. I know it is what determines your rate of pay while you're injured. I looked at numerous links and sites and still do not fully know. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Beth3]

Temporary Partial Disability - (TPD) due to an occupational illness/injury, the employee is medically restricted to temporarily working part-time and is receiving a partial disability benefit from the WC carrier.

Temporary Total Disability - (TTD) the employee is temporarily unable tow ork at all and is receiving a full disability benefit from the WC carrier.

Permanent Partial Disability - (PPD) the employee has reached MMI (maximum medical improvement) and has some partial permanent disability (the loss of a finger or some loss of mobility in the shoulder, for example); a PPD settlement is made to compensate the employee.

Permanent Total Disability - (PTD) the occupational illness/injury has left the employee unable to work at all.