How much is an eye injury worth in Connecticut workers' comp?
Connecticut pays a scheduled permanent partial disability award for an eye injury: the law sets total loss at 157 weeks.
How an eye injury is paid in Connecticut
Each week is paid at 75% of your average weekly wage after taxes (spendable earnings), up to $1,716 a week.
If your doctor rates a partial loss of use, the award is generally that percentage of the scheduled weeks. A 25% rating works out to 39.25 weeks.
What is different in Connecticut
Connecticut schedules the spine directly (back up to 374 weeks; cervical spine raised to 208 weeks from July 1, 2025) and pays more for the master arm. Separate partial-incapacity wage-loss benefits at 75% of the wage difference run up to 520 weeks.
Worked examples
| Rating | $800 after-tax weekly wage | $1,200 after-tax weekly wage | $1,600 after-tax weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% loss of use | $9,420 | $14,130 | $18,840 |
| 25% loss of use | $23,550 | $35,325 | $47,100 |
| 50% loss of use | $47,100 | $70,650 | $94,200 |
| 100% loss of use | $94,200 | $141,300 | $188,400 |
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Settlement value vs. the statutory award
The figures on this page are what Connecticut law sets. Many claims end in a negotiated settlement instead. Insurers usually start from the statutory award for your rating, then adjust for disputed ratings, future medical care, how long wage-loss benefits could run and the risk of a hearing. Knowing the statutory number for an eye injury helps you judge whether an offer is low.
Connecticut vs. neighboring states
| State | How an eye injury is paid | Max for total loss |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 157 weeks | $269,412 |
| Massachusetts | 39 × the state average weekly wage | $74,977 |
| New York | 160 weeks | $205,040 |
| Rhode Island | 160 weeks | $28,800 |
"Max for total loss" applies to body-part schedules at the top weekly rate. Compare all 50 states and D.C.
While you recover: temporary disability in Connecticut
Weekly temporary benefits while you cannot work follow these rules:
| Weekly rate | 75% of after-tax (spendable) AWW |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,716 (2025-10-01 to 2026-09-30) |
| Minimum weekly benefit | $343.20 (20% of max), but not more than 75% of the worker's after-tax AWW |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| Waiting days paid back after | 7 days of disability |
| Time limit on temporary benefits | No fixed week limit in statute |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is an eye injury worth in Connecticut workers' comp?
Connecticut schedules 157 weeks for total loss, up to $269,412 at the top weekly rate. A partial loss is paid as a share of that, based on your doctor's rating and your wage.
What is the average workers' comp settlement for an eye injury in Connecticut?
Connecticut does not publish an official average. The best benchmark is the statutory award for your rating: for example, a 25% loss of use at a $1,200 weekly wage works out to about $35,325. Settlements move up or down from there.
What is the maximum weekly workers' comp benefit in Connecticut in 2026?
The maximum weekly temporary total disability benefit is $1,716 (2025-10-01 to 2026-09-30).
Is there a waiting period in Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut does not pay the first 3 days of lost time, but pays them back once disability lasts more than 7 days.
Which law sets these amounts?
Conn. Gen. Stat. §§31-295, 31-307, 31-308, 31-309. The official sources are linked at the bottom of this page.
Other injuries in Connecticut
Law and official sources
Official sources
Statute: Conn. Gen. Stat. §§31-295, 31-307, 31-308, 31-309; Conn. Gen. Stat. §31-308(a), (b)
- Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission (official site)
- portal.ct.gov/wcc/workers-compensation-news/commission-memorandums/2025/memorandum-no-2025
- portal.ct.gov/-/media/wcc/publications/benefit-rate-tables/benefit-rate-table-2025-2026.pd
- law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-31/chapter-568/section-31-308/
Figures checked September 30, 2026. Maximums change every year; confirm current figures with the Connecticut workers' compensation agency.
Estimate only. Your real award depends on your doctor's rating, your wage records, offsets and settlement terms. This page is general information, not legal advice.