Which impairment range yields 100% earning capacity?

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Which impairment range yields 100% earning capacity?

This question hinges on how impairment rating affects earning capacity in Rhode Island. A medical impairment that is minimal—up to five percent—does not reduce the worker’s ability to earn wages in the competitive labor market, so earning capacity stays at 100%. Once impairment rises above that small threshold, earning capacity is reduced according to the state's schedule, meaning higher impairment leads to less-than-full earning potential. So the range that yields 100% earning capacity is the smallest impairment range, up to five percent, while the higher ranges indicate some loss of earning capacity.

This question hinges on how impairment rating affects earning capacity in Rhode Island. A medical impairment that is minimal—up to five percent—does not reduce the worker’s ability to earn wages in the competitive labor market, so earning capacity stays at 100%. Once impairment rises above that small threshold, earning capacity is reduced according to the state's schedule, meaning higher impairment leads to less-than-full earning potential. So the range that yields 100% earning capacity is the smallest impairment range, up to five percent, while the higher ranges indicate some loss of earning capacity.

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