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Some states limit the length of time an injured worker can receive temporary benefits. This range can be three to seven years. That said, there is not usually a limit on permanent disability benefits. However, some states do stop weekly benefits when employees reach the age of 65.

Generally, the employer is responsible for Workers' Compensation benefits to the injured employee for two years from the date of injury or, if it is a longer period of time, one year from the date of last payment for new benefits.

The Form 43 is to be completed by the respondent (employer/workers' compensation insurance carrier) to notify the Administrative Law Judge, the claimant (employee/decedent), and all parties to the claim of its intention to deny the compensability of all or part of the claimant's claim to workers' compensation benefits.

Must the employer keep the job open until I return? Although the Workers' Compensation Law provides that an employer cannot discharge or discriminate against you for exercising your rights under the Workers' Compensation Law, there is no specific requirement that an employer keep a job open while you are off work.

What report is filed? A detailed narrative progress/supplemental report to document any significant change in the worker's medical or disability status.

How Long Does Workers' Comp Last for Physical Injuries in Arkansas? The length of your workers' compensation benefits depends on the severity of your injuries and your recovery time. Typically, you could expect to receive a percentage of your lost income for up to six months for a physical injury.