The type of benefits the injured employee receives is based on the type of disability they have. The most common types of disability are: Temporary disability. A worker with a temporary disability can ultimately return to work. Temporary disability with restrictions. Many workers who can return to work can only do so with certain medical restrictions. For example, an employee may be told he/she can only lift items that weigh less than 20 pounds. If the employer can find work for the employee subject to those restrictions, then the worker should still be entitled to wage-loss benefits. Partial permanent disability. Many workers are permanently disabled and cannot work as they did before. Workers with a partial permanent disability are generally entitled to receive 2/3 of their lost wages up to predefined time periods depending on the nature of the disability. Full permanent disability. A worker, who can never return to work at any job is entitled to 2/3 of their average weekly wages for life or up to a preset limit. Some workers who do return to work, either because of restrictions or a partial permanent disability, get less pay. These workers may be entitled to 2/3 of the difference in pay.