What is the maximum total impairment percentage a person can receive if they sustain disability of two or more body parts?

In Minnesota, the maximum total impairment percentage a person can receive when sustaining disabilities affecting two or more body parts is capped at 100%. This means that while an individual may suffer impairments in multiple areas, the system recognizes that the cumulative impact has its limits in terms of compensation value.

The framework for determining impairment considers the fact that as a person accumulates disabilities, it becomes less likely that each additional impairment will contribute equally to their overall functional limitations. This is why the law establishes a maximum total body impairment percentage at 100%. After reaching this cap, any additional impairments would not increase the impairment benefits, as the individual can only be compensated up to their total functional capacity.

The other percentages do not represent the legal limit for cumulative body part impairments, making them incorrect in this context. The 100% figure reflects a comprehensive approach to assessing the total impact of all disabilities on an individual’s capacity to work and function, ensuring consistent application within the workers' compensation framework in Minnesota.