Understanding the IRE in Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp
The Impairment Rating Evaluation is the single most impactful event in many PA workers’ comp cases. Here’s how it works — and how we challenge it.
The Detail
At 104 weeks of total disability, the PA insurer can request an IRE. A rating below 35% whole-person impairment converts your status from total to partial, capping wage benefits at 500 additional weeks. The IRE examiner, the use of the AMA Guides, and the inclusion of all impairments are all contestable.
What This Means for Your Case
Every workers’ compensation case turns on the specific facts and the specific state’s law. The general principles in this post apply across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland, but the deadlines, procedures, and benefit formulas differ in important ways state to state.
Next Step
If you’ve been injured on the job and your claim is being contested, delayed, or under-settled, contact Siddons Law Firm for a free case review. We represent injured workers across PA, NJ, NY, and MD on a contingency basis — no fee unless we recover for you.
