Which impairment range uses the multiplier 1.25 in the earnings capacity calculation?

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In earnings capacity calculations, the impairment percentage guides which multiplier you apply to reflect how much a worker’s earning ability is reduced. The multiplier rises with greater impairment, so mid-range impairment is assigned a moderate multiplier. The 26% to 50% impairment bracket is the one tied to a multiplier of 1.25, meaning this level of impairment uses that specific factor to estimate the lost earning capacity. This is why 26-50% is the correct range for applying a 1.25 multiplier. Lower impairment ranges use smaller multipliers (or a different treatment), while higher impairment ranges use larger multipliers or another method, so they don’t fit this 1.25 value.