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A number of posters over the years have requested "ballpark" dollar values of their claim. data on this benefit is very scarce from any source and is often meaningless as there are too many variables in the differing rating systems to make anyone's case comparable. Each state has their own schedule; wages and maximum rates are different; rating manuals and methods vary greatly.
But for those who are interested here is some research information from a May, 2008 study done in california.

OVERALL $15,180
Spine $15,410
Shoulder $7,693
Elbow $4,140
Wrist $7,693
Hand $4,623
Grip strength $10,361
Arm $10,269
Hip $14,490
Knee $6,693
Ankle $6,003
Toes $3,381
Leg $10,729
Hearing $11,281
Soft tissue $14,950
Heart $47,196
Eyes $15,295
Pulmonary $34,477
Psych $33,833
Multiple $27,174

While my better judgment cautions me that this posting will cause more confusion then understanding, it could also lead to questions that will allow fuller explanation.
the full study data is here
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/dwc_newslines/...28-08.html