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How to Contest Your Nevada PPD Award
By Jason Weinstock on October 20, 2009

Under Nevada workers’ compensation law, the final settlement, called a  permanent partial disability award (PPD) is based on 3 factors: 1) the percentage of impairment found by a rating doctor, 2) the average monthly wage of the injured worker, and  3) the age of the injured worker when the award is calculated.  If the average monthly … Continue reading How to Contest Your Nevada PPD Award

Nevada Permanent Partial Disability Awards Explained
By Jason Weinstock on October 20, 2009

When an injured worker’s treating physician reports to the insurer that there may be a permanent impairment, the adjuster should schedule an impairment evaluation with a rating doctor. The impairment percentage determined by the rating doctor results in a monetary settlement known as a permanent partial disability award (PPD).  Rating doctors are chiropractors and physicians who have taken … Continue reading Nevada Permanent Partial Disability Awards Explained


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