Overview of Permanent Disability Ratings in California Workers Compensation

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Overview of Permanent Disability Ratings in California Workers Compensation

Permanent disability ratings can make or break a workers’ compensation case, yet the process of translating a medical impairment into a dollar figure trips up even experienced practitioners. This program provides a robust general overview of permanent disability rating in California, and then breaks down the relationship between impairment and disability. The presenter walks through applying the AMA Guides 5th Edition under California’s Permanent Disability Rating Schedule, and shows attendees how to calculate a permanent disability rating from start to finish. Participants will also learn to spot the rating disputes, substantial evidence problems, and other common issues that arise most often with permanent disability ratings.

Erik Wochna

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Albert & Mackenzie, LLP

Erik Wochna is a Senior Managing Partner at Albert and Mackenzie’s Inland Empire office, where he specializes in defending workers’ compensation claims, conducting exposure analysis, and overseeing the firm’s medical rating program based on the AMA Guides/Permanent Disability schedules. Throughout his career, he has secured numerous Take Nothing decisions across a wide range of affirmative defenses, partnered with the District Attorney and Department of Insurance to obtain restitution orders in fraud cases, and successfully reduced clients’ exposure through skilled doctor cross-examinations. He holds a J.D. from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law and a B.S. in Business Law and Finance from California State University, and is a member of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and American Bar Association.

Credit Hours:

1.25

Specialty Area:

None

Credit Type:

General

Original Air Date:

September 15, 2026

Accredited in:

California

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