Some workplace injuries can result in permanent loss or disfigurement. In these cases, workers may be entitled to additional compensation that is paid in a lump sum. Specific loss covers any injury that results in the loss of a body part or use of a body part, such as:nnAmputation: An employee may have lost limbs or extremities during a workplace injury or after treatment began. We will work with doctors to learn why amputation was necessary and about the treatment plan. These benefits depend heavily on how long the treatment lasts.nnScarring or disfigurement: Scarring and disfigurement are common during workplace injury cases, and an employee may not be able to function like they did in the past. We will use medical records or doctors’ statements to show that the scarring and disfigurement will affect the employee for the rest of their life.nnPartial or total loss of hearing or sight: Everything changes if an employee is partially or completely deaf or blind. We will work with our medical experts to show that employees should be compensated for this injury. The payout for a specific loss is calculated based on the employee’s average weekly earnings and the value of the lost function as determined by the state. For example, if a worker loses the use of one of their arms, they will receive an amount equivalent to two-thirds of the weekly salary for 410 weeks.