Situation in which an individual, whose condition is not yet permanent and stationary, is unable to perform his or her usual work duties for a limited period of time. It is anticipated that he or she will fully recover from the condition and be capable of returning to work.
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US: This benefit is payable when the injured worker is unable to work during a period when he/she is under active medical care and has not yet reached what is called “maximum medical improvement” (MMI). By virtue of simple common sense, once “maximum medical improvement” has been reached the condition can no longer be categorized as temporary.