How is permanent partial disability calculated in Oklahoma?

Permanent partial disability in Oklahoma is calculated based on the average weekly wage of the employee and the assigned impairment percentage. This method takes into account both the financial impact of the disability on the employee's earning potential and the specific degree of impairment attributed to their injury as determined by medical evaluation.

The average weekly wage provides a baseline for how much the employee was earning prior to the injury and helps to ensure that the compensation reflects their lost earning capacity. The impairment percentage represents the extent of permanent damage as assessed by a medical professional, indicating how much the injury impacts the employee's ability to perform work activities.

This approach allows for a more individualized assessment, recognizing that disabilities can vary greatly in both their economic impact and physiological effects. It acknowledges that each situation is unique, rather than applying a standardized compensation model to all cases.

Other options, while they might touch upon relevant factors in other contexts, do not capture the full mechanism for calculating permanent partial disability as specified by Oklahoma workers' compensation law.