Permanent disability due to repetetive stress syndrome

[m30]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA

I have a WC claim open and I've been following therapy for nearly a year with minimal impovement. The insurance company told me that they're awarding a PD (permanent disability) compensation and that they're going to pay me 10% of my current salary. I'm thinking of choosing the stip alternative where I'll be paid every few weeks vs getting a lump sum. My personal evaluation is that the impairment is more in the 25 - 35% range since the pain sets in within 30 - 45 min of my workday (I work with computers).

My questions:

- Is the award typical or fair?
- How long will the money be paid?
- Should I consider an attorney to ensure I'm getting treated fairly? Or is there little that can be done in WC cases?

Thanks in advance

 

[Willlyjo]

Did your PTP put your condition at Permanent and Stationary? Did he do the P & S report that you can have rated? What is the Insurance Company basing their PD assessment on? You need to post more information so that someone can answer your concerns.