What type of injury involves compensation based on specific parts of the body?

A scheduled injury refers specifically to those injuries that are associated with particular body parts listed in the workers' compensation statute. The compensation for a scheduled injury is predetermined and varies depending on which body part is injured and the extent of the impairment.

For example, if an employee suffers an injury to a scheduled body part such as a hand, arm, leg, or foot, the compensation is based on a specific formula outlined in the law, which assigns a certain number of weeks of pay for each body part depending on its significance and the nature of the injury. This predetermined system allows for consistency and clarity in how compensation is calculated for those specific injuries, which is why it is termed as "scheduled."

In contrast, an unscheduled injury typically involves parts of the body that are not specifically listed, leading to more subjective determinations of compensation that might involve overall disability evaluations rather than fixed amounts. Chronic injuries are typically those that develop over time rather than being caused by a single incident, and temporary injuries refer to injuries that recover fully without long-term effects, which do not focus on specific body parts for compensation calculations.