The DC Code: § 1-623.05 Total disability.

a

If the disability is total, subject to the limitations in § 1-623.06a, the District government shall pay the employee during the disability monthly monetary compensation equal to 66 2/3 percent of his or her monthly pay, which shall be known as his or her basic compensation for total disability.

b

The loss of use of both hands, both arms, both feet, or both legs or the loss of sight of both eyes is prima facie permanent total disability.

Historical and Statutory

Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.5. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.5. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-223, in subsec. (a), substituted ", subject to the limitations in § 1-623.06a, the District government" for "the District of Columbia government". Emergency Act Amendments For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1062(b)(5) of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542). Legislative History of Laws For legislative history of D.C. Law 2-139, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-601.01. For Law 18-223, see notes following § 1-301.78. DC CODE § 1-623.05 Current through December 11, 2012

Credits

(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2305, 25 DCR 5740; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 1062(b)(5), 57 DCR 6242.)