Utah Code 34A-2-505. Loss of hearing — Compensation for permanent partial disability
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(1) Compensation for permanent partial disability for binaural hearing loss shall be determined by multiplying the percentage of binaural hearing loss by 109 weeks of compensation benefits as provided in this chapter or Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act.
Terms Used In Utah Code 34A-2-505
- Award: means a final order of the commission as to the amount of compensation due:(1)(b)(i) an injured employee; or(1)(b)(ii) a dependent of a deceased employee. See Utah Code 34A-2-102
- Commission: means the Labor Commission created in Section 34A-1-103. See Utah Code 34A-1-102
- Compensation: means the payments and benefits provided for in this chapter or Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act. See Utah Code 34A-2-102
- Disability: means an administrative determination that may result in an entitlement to compensation as a consequence of becoming medically impaired as to function. See Utah Code 34A-2-102
(2) When an employee files one or more claims for hearing loss the percentage of hearing loss previously found to exist shall be deducted from any subsequent award by the commission.(3) In no event shall compensation benefits be paid for total or 100% binaural hearing loss exceeding 109 weeks of compensation benefits.