permanent disability
Irreversible functional limitation
A permanent disability is a lasting physical or mental impairment that prevents someone from performing certain activities or work.
The term appears in insurance, workers' compensation, and disability benefits contexts, where it determines eligibility and payment levels.
Permanent disabilities range from partial (loss of a finger) to total (complete paralysis).
The designation "permanent" distinguishes conditions unlikely to improve from temporary injuries expected to heal.
- physical impairmentBodily function loss or limitation
- traumatic brain injuryBrain damage from external force
- cognitive impairmentDiminished intellectual function
- prostheticsFabricated body part replacements
- spinal cord injuryDamage to backbone's neural tissue
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- damagescompensatory, punitive, punitive damages, nominal, actual
- disability benefitsVA benefits, monthly benefits, monthly payments, benefit check, back pay
- workers' compworkers' comp, injured worker, injury claim, workplace accident, wage replacement
- injuriesbruise, fracture, sprain, fractures, concussion
- woundswound, wounded, bullet wound, wounds, ulcer
- medical evaluationsphysical exam, range of motion, strength testing, cognitive testing, grip strength
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able-bodiedness · perfect health · fitness · wholeness · soundness
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