If Jefferson Lab disagrees with this request, the employee has the right to a hearing before the Workers' Compensation Commission. If your injury has caused you to lose work time, and you have a leave balance, you must take leave for that time you miss in the first seven calendar days. If you are not eligible for paid-leave accrual, then you must take leave without pay. The Workers' Compensation Act defines several types of disability benefits for employees who are injured on the job. These are Temporary Partial Disability, Temporary Total Disability, Permanent Partial Disability, and Permanent Total Disability.
Temporary benefits begin after seven calendar days of disability.
Permanent benefits for disability begin when you have been judged as reaching maximum medical recovery, and they are based on formulas in the Act. Work-related disability can be a very confusing and complicated issue. If you have questions about claims, contact Jefferson Lab Risk Manager or the local office of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. Important reminders Failure to report occupational injuries and illnesses in a timely manner may result in denial of benefits. If you go to your personal physician for a job-related injury, you will likely be personally responsible for all related charges.