Worker's Compensation
Colorado system providing injured workers with medical treatment and disability benefits.

Executive Department
State entity similar to Colorado Courts where Administrative Law Judges hear Workers' Compensation cases.    
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Maximum Medical Improvement
when an injured worker's medical condition has stabilized and is not expected to further improve.    
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Permanent Partial Disability
financial recovery by injured workers for future lost wages resulting from a decreased ability to work.    
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Permanent Total Disability
financial recovery by injured workers for future lost wages resulting from an inability to work.    
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Temporary Partial Disability
in addition to providing medical treatment, provides financial benefits to an injured worker, consisting of two thirds of their lost wages due to injury when the worker cannot work to the extent previously employed, or the employer cannot provide work within physician recommended limitations.    
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Temporary Total Disability
in addition to providing medical treatment, provides financial benefits to an injured worker, consisting of two thirds of their lost wages due to injury when the worker is unable to work due to the injury or the employer cannot provide work within physician recommended limitations.    
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