How much is a knee injury worth in West Virginia workers' comp?
There is no fixed dollar amount for a knee injury in West Virginia. No knee entry; the schedule lists loss of a leg as a 45% disability (180 weeks). Below: the exact rule, the 2026 weekly maximum ($1,150.91) and what to ask for before you accept an offer.
How a knee injury is paid in West Virginia
No knee entry; the schedule lists loss of a leg as a 45% disability (180 weeks).
General rule for permanent injuries in West Virginia: Whole-body medical impairment %; 4 weeks per 1% (6 weeks per 1% if released to the old job but the employer does not offer it or comparable work) at 66.67% of AWW.
What is different in West Virginia
Every percent of disability is worth 4 weeks of benefits, rising to 6 weeks per percent if the doctor releases you to your old job and the employer doesn't offer it or comparable work. Unlisted injuries are rated only by whole-body medical impairment.
Knee injuries: confirm whether the rating is for the leg
For a meniscus tear, ligament injury or knee replacement, obtain the final rating report and any restrictions on standing, kneeling and walking. Confirm the body part to which the percentage applies. If the rule uses a leg schedule, the calculation needs the applicable leg loss-of-use rating, not a guessed percentage based on the procedure.
How to check an offer when there is no fixed figure
This page cannot reliably estimate a permanent award from the injury name and wage alone. The state rule above identifies whether lost earnings, a special rating method or another category applies. To check an offer, request the calculation used, injury date, accepted wage, applicable rating and benefits still outstanding. The weekly calculator below estimates only temporary total disability under its assumptions; it does not value the settlement. See the state benefit overview.
Settlement value vs. the statutory award
The statutory benefit described here and a settlement value are different figures. Request an itemized proposal identifying the benefits included, amounts already paid, deductions, future medical treatment and rights being resolved. Which benefits can be settled and what approval is required depend on state rules. This page does not calculate future medical costs or predict a negotiated outcome.
West Virginia vs. neighboring states
| State | How a knee injury is paid | Max for total loss |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | impairment rating (see rule) | — |
| Kentucky | impairment rating (see rule) | — |
| Maryland | 300 weeks (as the leg) | — |
| Ohio | impairment rating (see rule) | — |
| Pennsylvania | wage loss | — |
| Virginia | 175 weeks (as the leg) | $263,727 |
"Max for total loss" applies to body-part schedules at the top weekly rate. Compare all 50 states and D.C.
While you recover: temporary disability in West Virginia
Weekly temporary benefits while you cannot work follow these rules:
| Weekly rate | 66.67% of AWW |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,150.91 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30 (FY 2027)) |
| Minimum weekly benefit | 33.33% of SAWW (dollar amount for FY 2027 not confirmed) |
| Waiting period | Not confirmed |
| Waiting days paid back after | Not confirmed |
| Time limit on temporary benefits | 104 weeks |
Estimate your weekly check
Assumes temporary total disability and no post-injury work earnings. It does not calculate partial disability, retroactive payments, offsets or special low-wage rules. Confirm the injury date and the insurer's wage calculation.
Frequently asked questions
How is a knee injury paid in West Virginia workers' comp?
No knee entry; the schedule lists loss of a leg as a 45% disability (180 weeks).
What is the maximum weekly workers' comp benefit in West Virginia in 2026?
The maximum weekly temporary total disability benefit is $1,150.91 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30 (FY 2027)).
Which law sets these amounts?
W. Va. Code §§ 23-4-6, 23-4-14. The official sources are linked at the bottom of this page.
Other injuries in West Virginia
Law and official sources
Includes secondary sources
Statute: W. Va. Code §§ 23-4-6, 23-4-14; W. Va. Code § 23-4-6(e)-(f)
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (official site)
- codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-23-workers-compensation/wv-code-sect-23-4-6/
Figures checked September 30, 2026. Maximums change every year; confirm current figures with the West Virginia workers' compensation agency.
Estimate only. Your real award depends on your doctor's rating, your wage records, offsets and settlement terms. This page is general information, not legal advice.