How is my weekly benefit amount calculated?

TTD benefits are calculated at 66.67% of average weekly wage [§ 65.2-500], subject to the state's maximum weekly benefit amount.

How long do temporary benefits last?

TTD benefits continue up to 500 weeks from date of injury. Once you reach MMI, temporary benefits typically end.

What are permanent partial disability benefits?

Yes; scheduled benefits for specific body members; permanent total disability for qualifying injuries [§ 65.2-503]. These benefits compensate you for lasting impairment after reaching MMI.

Topic guideUpdated 2026-02-27

Virginia Workers' Comp Benefits — TTD, PPD & Medical Coverage

Q: Are death benefits available?

Yes. 66.67% of average weekly wage to dependents; burial expenses up to $15,000 (adjusted annually for CPI beginning 2028) [§ 65.2-512].

Q: Is medical treatment covered?

All reasonable and necessary medical treatment causally related to your work injury is covered. Employee selects the treating physician from a panel of at least three physicians provided by the employer; employee may request a change through the Commission [§ 65.2-603].

Temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, death benefits, and medical treatment under Virginia workers' comp law.

Virginia workers' compensation provides several types of benefits to injured workers §65.2-100.

Temporary Total Disability (TTD)

If you are completely unable to work due to your injury, you may receive TTD benefits at 66.67% of average weekly wage §65.2-500. TTD continues up to 500 weeks from date of injury.

Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)

Yes; scheduled benefits for specific body members; permanent total disability for qualifying injuries §65.2-503. PPD benefits compensate you for lasting impairment after you reach Maximum medical improvement.

	Details
TTD Rate	66.67% of average weekly wage §65.2-500
TTD Duration	Up to 500 weeks from date of injury §65.2-500
PPD	Yes; scheduled benefits for specific body members; permanent total disability for qualifying injuries §65.2-503
Death Benefits	66.67% of average weekly wage to dependents; burial expenses up to $15,000 (adjusted annually for CPI beginning 2028) §65.2-512

Death Benefits

If a workplace injury results in death, dependents may receive 66.67% of average weekly wage to dependents; burial expenses up to $15,000 (adjusted annually for cpi beginning 2028) §65.2-512.

Medical Benefits

All reasonable and necessary medical treatment for the work-related injury is covered. Employee selects the treating physician from a panel of at least three physicians provided by the employer; employee may request a change through the Commission §65.2-603.

Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)

Treating physician determines MMI; triggers permanent impairment evaluation and potential conversion of benefits. Once you reach MMI, your temporary benefits typically end and any permanent impairment is evaluated.

✓If you believe your benefits have been calculated incorrectly or terminated prematurely, consult with a workers' compensation attorney to review your options.

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Quick checklist (Workers’ Compensation)

Gather these before your first consultation.

Incident report

(employer report, date/time of injury)

Medical records

(doctor visits, diagnoses, treatment plans)

Wage documentation

(pay stubs, tax returns, employment records)

General preparation tips only. Specific needs depend on your state and claim type.

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