Permanent Total Disability (PTD)
Medical & Disability Terms
Definition
A designation for injuries severe enough that the worker is considered unable to return to any gainful employment. PTD benefits are typically higher and longer-lasting than PPD.
Why It Matters
PTD status can mean lifetime benefits in some states, making the distinction from PPD one of the most consequential in a claim.
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