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Compromise and Release (C&R)
Generally, a final settlement of your workers' compensation case where the parties agree on a single lump sum payment. It usually settles all outstanding issues except for future vocational rehabilitation.
Permanent Disability (PD)
Any residual disability that impairs your ability to compete in the open labor market after you become permanent and stationary.
Transportation Expenses
A benefit to cover your out-of-pocket expenses for mileage, parking, and toll fees related to a claim, usually a reimbursement.
State Disability Insurance (SDI):
A branch of the Employment Development Department that pays temporary disability benefits for non-industrial injuries or illnesses.
Summary Rating Reconsideration
An administrative procedure to object to the Summary Permanent Disability Rating issued by the DWC Disability Evaluation Unit. The request must be made within 30 days of receipt of the summary rating.
Cumulative Trauma (CT)
An injury or illness that occurs over a period of time. For example, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Light Duty
Temporary change in job assignment to accommodate work restrictions while you are healing. May or may not pay at the same rate as your normal work assignment. Lost wages may be partially made up by Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) payments.
Findings & Award (F&A)
A Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's decision finding that an applicant is entitled to disability benefit payments, future medical treatment, or both.
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB)
The judicial unit that formally resolves workers' compensation disputes.
Subpoena
A document that requires a witness to appear at a hearing. There must be an Application for Adjudication on file for a subpoena to be valid.
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