Which impairment range uses the multiplier 1.50 in the earnings capacity calculation?

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Multiple Choice

Which impairment range uses the multiplier 1.50 in the earnings capacity calculation?

Explanation:
The earnings capacity multiplier increases with how severe the impairment is. The highest impairment range, 51-100%, uses the 1.50 multiplier because severe impairment means a much greater loss of earning potential and requires a larger adjustment in the earnings capacity calculation. The lower impairment ranges are less severe and have smaller multipliers, so they don’t use 1.50.

The earnings capacity multiplier increases with how severe the impairment is. The highest impairment range, 51-100%, uses the 1.50 multiplier because severe impairment means a much greater loss of earning potential and requires a larger adjustment in the earnings capacity calculation. The lower impairment ranges are less severe and have smaller multipliers, so they don’t use 1.50.

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