What compensation is available for workers who are partially disabled but still able to work?

The correct answer highlights the nature of compensation available for workers who are partially disabled but still able to work. Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) is designed to provide benefits to employees who, due to a work-related injury, experience a loss of earning capacity but are not completely unable to work. This means they can still perform some work duties, albeit at a reduced capacity or in a different role.

In the context of Oklahoma workers' compensation, TPD benefits are typically calculated based on the difference between the worker's average weekly wage before the injury and their current earnings after the injury, up to a certain limit. This system exists to support employees who are in the process of recovering while acknowledging the reality that their earning potential may be temporarily diminished.

On the other hand, Temporary Total Disability (TTD) relates to situations where a worker cannot engage in any work while recovering from injuries, and Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) applies when an employee has reached maximum medical improvement but still has lasting effects from the injury that result in some level of permanent impairment. Complete Disability refers to those who are entirely unable to work due to their injuries, encompassing more severe cases than those eligible for TPD. Thus, TPD is specifically tailored for those who retain some capacity