Recovery is usually allowed for three basic types of benefits: Temporary disability: benefits paid following an accident when the injured employee is unable to perform his or her regular job duties. These are designed to take the place of wages, however, usually do not amount to the entire amount of lost wages. Medical aid required to treat the result of the injury or occupational disease. Payment for permanent disability, which may include vocational rehabilitation benefits. All three types of benefits are regulated by laws that explain what types of medical benefits are payable. The laws also set limits for the award of temporary and permanent disability.