Vermont § 644 - Permanent total disability
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 644 — Permanent total disability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 644. Permanent total disability
- (a) In case of the following injuries, the disability caused thereby shall be deemed total
and permanent: (1) the total and permanent loss of sight in both eyes; (2) the loss of both feet at or above the ankle; (3) the loss of both hands at or above the wrist; (4) the loss of one hand and one foot; (5) an injury to the spine resulting in permanent and complete paralysis of both legs
or both arms or of one leg and of one arm; and (6) an injury to the skull resulting in severe traumatic brain injury causing permanent
and severe cognitive, physical, or psychiatric disabilities. (b) The enumeration in subsection (a) of this section is not exclusive, and, in order
to determine disability under this section, the Commissioner shall consider other
specific characteristics of the claimant, including the claimant’s age, experience,
training, education, and mental capacity. (Amended 1977, No. 182 (Adj. Sess.), § 10, eff. May 3, 1978; 1999, No. 97 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 2013, No. 96 (Adj. Sess.), § 137.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 644
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 644 cover?
Section 644 ("Permanent total disability") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 644?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 644" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 644 apply to my situation?
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