| Body Part | Maximum Weeks | |-----------|----------------| | Arm (above elbow) | 312 weeks | | Arm (below elbow) | 288 weeks | | Hand | 244 weeks | | Thumb | 60 weeks | | Index finger | 46 weeks | | Leg (above knee) | 288 weeks | | Leg (below knee) | 240 weeks | | Foot | 174 weeks | | Eye (loss of vision) | 160 weeks | | Hearing (both ears) | 104 weeks |
Full schedule available in 5 U.S.C. § 8107(c). Multiply the impairment percentage by the maximum weeks for that body part. owcp schedule award calculation
Example: Pre-disability weekly wage = $1,200 → 66 ⅔% = $800 per week. Final Award = Compensable weeks × Weekly compensation rate | Body Part | Maximum Weeks | |-----------|----------------|
Impairment % × Maximum weeks = Compensable weeks Example: Pre-disability weekly wage = $1,200 → 66
Example: An injured hand with reduced range of motion might receive 15% impairment of the hand. FECA sets statutory maximum weeks for each scheduled member: