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5 U.S.C. § 8115

Determination of wage-earning capacity

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(a) In determining compensation for partial disability, except permanent partial disability compensable under sections 8107–8109 of this title, the wage-earning capacity of an employee is determined by his actual earnings if his actual earnings fairly and reasonably represent his wage-earning capacity. If the actual earnings of the employee do not fairly and reasonably represent his wage-earning capacity or if the employee has no actual earnings, his wage-earning capacity as appears reasonable under the circumstances is determined with due regard to—(1) the nature of his injury;(2) the degree of physical impairment;(3) his usual employment;(4) his age;(5) his qualifications for other employment;(6) the availability of suitable employment; and(7) other factors or circumstances which may affect his wage-earning capacity in his disabled condition.(b)Section 8114(d) of this title is applicable in determining the wage-earning capacity of an employee after the beginning of partial disability.(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 542.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Derivation

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Statutes at Large

 

5 U.S.C. 763.

Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 458, § 13, 39 Stat. 746.

 

 

Oct. 14, 1949, ch. 691, § 204, 63 Stat. 864.

 

 

Sept. 13, 1960, Pub. L. 86–767, § 204, 74 Stat. 908.

Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2005–2005 · leading case: Gallucci v. Chao, 374 F. Supp. 2d 121 (D.D.C. 2005).
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Gallucci v. Chao, 374 F. Supp. 2d 121 (D.D.C. 2005). “” 5 U.S.C. § 8115 (a) (2000). “When an overpayment has been made to an individual .”
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