The doctor examines the range of motion, sensory deficits, or strength and assigns a percentage. For example, a doctor may determine a 15% impairment of the right arm.

The OWCP Schedule Award calculation is a rigid, formulaic process derived from federal statute and medical guidelines. It is not a negotiation based on pain and suffering, but a mathematical derivation of weeks, percentages, and pay rates.

Because hearing loss is often calculated over many frequencies (500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz), the math is best left to a specialized calculator, but the principle remains: Percentage of Loss × Statutory Weeks × Compensation Rate.

75% of your weekly pay (if you have one or more dependents, such as a spouse or child). 6. A Sample Calculation