Idaho § 72-406 - Deductions for preexisting injuries and infirmities
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 72-406 — Deductions for preexisting injuries and infirmities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-406. Deductions for preexisting injuries and infirmities
(1) In cases of permanent disability less than total, if the degree or duration of disability resulting from an industrial injury or occupational disease is increased or prolonged because of a preexisting physical impairment, the employer shall be liable only for the additional disability from the industrial injury or occupational disease.
(2) Any income benefits previously paid an injured workman for permanent disability to any member or part of his body shall be deducted from the amount of income benefits provided for the permanent disability to the same member or part of his body caused by a change in his physical condition or by a subsequent injury or occupational disease.
[72-406, added I.C., sec. 72-406, as added by 1971, ch. 124, sec. 3, p. 422.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 72-406
What does Idaho Statutes § 72-406 cover?
Section 72-406 ("Deductions for preexisting injuries and infirmities") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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