Kentucky Workers' Compensation for Finger Amputation: Benefit Amounts

Kentucky's workers' compensation system provides scheduled benefits for finger amputations based on the specific digit and joint lost. Benefits are calculated as a percentage of the worker's average weekly wage (AWW), subject to state maximums.

Scheduled Permanent Partial Disability Benefits

Body Part Lost	Weeks of Compensation	Percentage of AWW
Thumb	125 weeks	66.67%
Index Finger	83 weeks	66.67%
Middle Finger	75 weeks	66.67%
Ring Finger	66 weeks	66.67%
Little Finger	58 weeks	66.67%
Distal Phalanx (Tip) of Thumb	12.5 weeks	20% (of thumb value)
Distal Phalanx of Index, Middle, or Ring Finger	10 weeks	20% (of finger value)
Distal Phalanx of Little Finger	8.3 weeks	20% (of finger value)

Additional Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Covers all reasonable and necessary treatment related to the injury.
• Temporary Total Disability (TTD): 66.67% of AWW during period off work post-injury (subject to waiting period).
• Permanent Partial Disability (PPD): If the amputation reduces overall earning capacity beyond the scheduled award, additional benefits may be available.

Note: Benefit calculations can be complex. Injured workers should consult a Kentucky workers' compensation attorney to ensure full entitlements.