I suffered an injury to my right arm and I am right handed. It looks like I am going to have a significant injury which will result in a high permanent partial disability. Will I receive any extra compensation as a result of the injury to my dominant arm?

No. The Virginia Workers’ Compensation does not provide different benefits depending on your handedness. An arm is worth 200 weeks of Compensation regardless if it your right or left arm. Depending on the severity of the injury, and your ability to return to perform your pre-injury work, you might qualify for vocational rehabilitation.

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