Which statement is true about Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits?

• A. Requires Wage Loss
• B. No cap on disfigurement duration
• C. Paid in Monthly Installments
• D. 1/2 of AWW, max $180, min $90, No Dependents, Disfigurement up to 500 Weeks, Paid in Lump Sum

Answer: (D)

Permanent Partial Disability benefits in Rhode Island are based on a partial loss of earning capacity rather than full wage loss, with a specific weekly payment formula and a limit on disfigurement duration. The standard calculation uses one-half of the Average Weekly Wage, subject to a minimum and a maximum weekly amount, and there is a separate disfigurement component that is payable for a defined maximum number of weeks (not unlimited). The disfigurement portion is commonly paid in a lump sum rather than as ongoing monthly installments. The amount is set with no dependent adjustments in this structure. This combination—half of AWW with a set min and max, a disfigurement limit up to 500 weeks, and lump-sum payment—matches the statement described.