How much a Vermont workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Vermont settlements run 18000 to 50000 (illustrative only; every case differs based on impairment rating, wage, and future medical). This guide lays out the Vermont caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English.
All figures are from Vermont sources, verified as of June 2026.
Vermont at a Glance
| Wage replacement | 66.67% (66 2/3% of average weekly wage) |
| Max weekly benefit | $1,836 |
| Min weekly benefit | $612 |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| PPD method | Impairment-rating times weeks (whole-person impairment under AMA Guides 5th Edition multiplied by a statutory week figure); Vermont does NOT use a body-part week schedule for modern injuries |
| Lawyer recommended | For serious injuries, denials, or any settlement offer |
In This Vermont Guide:
How Much Is a Workers’ Comp Settlement in Vermont?
How much a Vermont workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Vermont settlements run 18000 to 50000 (illustrative only; every case differs based on impairment rating, wage, and future medical). This guide lays out the Vermont caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English.
All figures are from Vermont sources, verified as of June 2026.
Want a quick estimate for your own injury?
Vermont Body-Part Settlement Values
If your injury is a permanent loss to a specific body part, Vermont assigns it a set number of weeks of benefits. Your payout is roughly those weeks multiplied by your impairment rating and your weekly comp rate. Here are the Vermont figures:
Vermont body-part values: NONE (for injuries after April 5, 1995 Vermont uses a whole-person impairment method, not scheduled body-part weeks; only minor scheduled values exist for teeth/organs)
Whole-body / maximum: up to 550 (spine injuries) / 405 (all other body parts) — whole-person impairment percentage is multiplied by these week figures weeks.
How Vermont Calculates Your Payout
Weekly comp rate = 66 2/3% of the worker’s average weekly wage, subject to the statutory minimum (612) and maximum (1836) effective July 1, 2025; plus 10 per week for each dependent child under 21; total benefit capped at 90% of the pre-injury average weekly wage
Permanent disability: Impairment-rating times weeks (whole-person impairment under AMA Guides 5th Edition multiplied by a statutory week figure); Vermont does NOT use a body-part week schedule for modern injuries
Offsets: Vermont workers’ comp is generally NOT reduced for Social Security retirement; however SSDI benefits may be reduced (offset) federally by workers’ comp payments — confirm with SSA and your state board
What Settlements Actually Run in Vermont
18000 to 50000 (illustrative only; every case differs based on impairment rating, wage, and future medical) That said, no two cases are alike — the number that matters is the one your own injury, rating, and wage produce, not a statewide average.
What drives a Vermont settlement: Whole-person impairment rating (AMA Guides 5th Ed.), the worker’s average weekly wage / comp rate, the body region (spine vs. non-spine week multiplier), future medical needs, and ability to return to work
How Workers’ Comp Settlements Work in Vermont
A Vermont workers comp settlement usually has two parts: the wage benefits you are paid while you cannot work, and a lump sum for any permanent damage the injury leaves behind. The wage piece replaces a share of your average weekly wage, up to the state cap shown above.
The permanent piece is where most of the settlement value lives, and it depends on the body part, your impairment rating, and how the state values that loss.
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Scheduled vs. Unscheduled Injuries in Vermont
Most states, including how Vermont handles many claims, divide permanent injuries into two buckets. A scheduled loss is a specific body part with a set number of weeks assigned to it, like an arm, hand, or leg. An unscheduled loss affects the body as a whole, like a back or a head injury, and is often worth more because it touches your overall ability to earn.
Knowing which bucket your injury falls into is the first step to understanding what your case may be worth.
Other Vermont settlement rules: PPD = whole-person impairment % × 550 weeks (spine) or × 405 weeks (other body parts) × the weekly comp rate. Dependent-child allowance of 10/week (under age 21) rises to 20/week effective July 1, 2028. Total weekly wage-replacement is capped at 90% of average weekly wage. Min/max rates adjust every July 1.
TTD pays after a 3-day wait; the first 3 days are paid retroactively once disability lasts 7 consecutive calendar days. This is neutral reference information — many claimants should confirm their exact figures with the Vermont Department of Labor and a licensed Vermont attorney.
Understanding Your Vermont Workers Comp Settlement
The size of a Vermont workers comp settlement is not random — it follows the state’s own formula. Your average weekly wage sets your benefit rate, the body part and impairment rating set the number of weeks, and the state cap sets the ceiling. Put together, those pieces are what a Vermont workers comp settlement is built from.
If any part of your Vermont workers comp settlement is unclear, the calculator below gives a quick estimate and your state board can confirm the current caps and the body-part schedule.
Got a settlement offer? Before you accept, it helps to know what your Vermont case may really be worth. An attorney can review the offer, often at no upfront cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a workers’ comp settlement in Vermont?
There is no single average — a Vermont settlement depends on the body part, your impairment rating, and your wage. Typical ranges run 18000 to 50000 (illustrative only; every case differs based on impairment rating, wage, and future medical). Use the calculator on this page for an estimate, and remember every case is different.
How is a Vermont workers’ comp settlement calculated?
Vermont generally pays a share of your average weekly wage (capped at $1836/week), then adds a permanent-disability amount based on the body part and your impairment rating. The state’s body-part schedule sets the number of weeks.
Do I need a lawyer to settle my Vermont workers’ comp case?
Not always, but for a serious injury, a denied claim, or a settlement offer you are unsure about, many claimants talk to a workers’ comp attorney first — the consultation is usually free and represented claimants often recover more.
Official Vermont Sources & Resources
- Vermont Vermont Department of Labor, Workers’ Compensation & Safety Division: https://labor.vermont.gov/workers-compensation
- Vermont Workers’ Comp Statute: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/21/009/00648
- U.S. Department of Labor — Workers’ Comp: dol.gov
- NCCI (rating/benefit data): ncci.com
These Vermont workers comp settlement figures were last verified against official sources in June 2026. State benefit caps change every year — confirm the current figure with your state workers’-comp board or a licensed attorney before you rely on it.
More Vermont Workers’ Comp Guides
- How to File a Vermont Workers’ Comp Claim
- Vermont Workers’ Comp Requirements (Employers)
- Workers’ Comp Guides for All 50 States
Disclaimer: This guide is informational only and is not legal, medical, or financial advice. Workers Comp Explained is an independent educational resource, not a law firm or insurer. Workers’ comp benefits, settlement values, deadlines, and requirements vary by state and by the specific facts of your injury and change over time, and any settlement figures here are illustrative only.
Confirm your rights and any deadline with your state’s workers’ compensation board and a licensed attorney before you act.