Minnesota PPD
PPD
Used to determine which PPD schedule applies and filter date-specific endpoints.
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How permanent partial disability (PPD) dollars are calculated
A physician assigns a whole-body impairment rating (a percentage) under the Minnesota PPD schedule.
That percentage is multiplied by the dollar amount in the statutory table for your impairment tier.
The dollar table depends on your date of injury. 2026 Chapter 103 raised every multiplier for injuries on or after October 1, 2026, so the same rating converts to a different dollar amount depending on when you were hurt.
Worked example
For a date of injury before 10/1/2026, a 5% rating uses the $114,260 tier: 5% × $114,260 = $5,713. For an injury on or after 10/1/2026, the 5% tier is $137,240: 5% × $137,240 = $6,862.
When to call
Use your result as a screen. Most claims that are on track do not need a lawyer; the ones that are off track usually do.
Green — may be on track
Your rating and dollar figure match the schedule for your injury date. Save it.
Yellow — worth watching
Your rating may be incomplete (multiple body parts, ratable conditions not yet rated). Watch for additional permanency.
Red — good reason to call
The insurer paid PPD off an outdated table, or your rating looks too low for your condition. Call.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the date of injury change my PPD dollars?
- Yes. The multiplier table is keyed to the date of injury. 2026 Chapter 103 increased the amounts for injuries on or after October 1, 2026.
- Who assigns the impairment rating?
- A qualified physician assigns the rating under Minn. R. ch. 5223. This tool estimates the dollar value once a rating is known.