tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5514113264430503305.post2608520265881953476..comments2023-02-20T07:46:41.981-05:00Comments on Ulster County Comptroller: Elliott Auerbachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002733337087434948noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5514113264430503305.post-85384204472323534312009-10-07T08:54:07.980-04:002009-10-07T08:54:07.980-04:00Interestingly enough, the definition of 'disab...Interestingly enough, the definition of 'disability' varies from public program to program. New York State Board of worker's compensation medical guidelines categorizes disability as total, partial with subcategories of permanent or temporary.<br /><br /> In addition, partial disability is further defined in terms of percentages based upon the severity of the medical impairment.By this reasoning, total disability is one hundred percent (100%). <br /><br />The maximum cash weekly WCB wage loss benefit is currently $600. Partial disability benefits are payable in accordance with the following formula: 2/3 x average weekly wage x % of disability = weekly benefit.<br /><br />The vast majority of occupational injuries and illness' are classified as partial disability. Partial disability receipants receive only a small portion of their actual salary based upon the formula. furthermore, by law, there are time limitations on partial disability payments.UC Client #11 Elliott's Advisornoreply@blogger.com