Georgia Adjuster Practice Test

What classification of disability is most likely to receive vocational rehabilitation under workers' compensation?

1. Temporary Total Disability (TTD)

2. Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)

3. Permanent Total Disability (PTD)

4. Temporary Partial Disability (TPD)

The correct answer is: Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)

Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) is the classification of disability most likely to receive vocational rehabilitation under workers' compensation. PPD refers to situations where an injured worker has sustained a permanent injury that partially limits their ability to work. Since these individuals may need to acquire new skills or training to find suitable employment due to their limitations, vocational rehabilitation services are often provided to assist them in re-entering the workforce. Employers and insurance carriers recognize that helping these workers gain new skills increases their opportunities for suitable employment and ultimately benefits all parties involved in the workers' compensation system. In contrast, Temporary Total Disability (TTD) and Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) are classifications associated with temporary conditions, where the expectation is that the employee will recover and return to work without needing extensive vocational rehabilitation. Permanent Total Disability (PTD) typically involves severe limitations that may prevent an individual from working ever again, which often negates the need for vocational training since the focus shifts to long-term disability benefits instead.