Which statement is true about PD determination for a minor with TD context?

• A. PD is over 70%
• B. Injury results in death
• C. IW is under 16 at DOI
• D. PD is 0%

Answer: (A)

Permanent disability for a minor with a TD context is evaluated using the same rating framework, and when the injury has long-term, life-long impact, the resulting PD often reaches the higher end of the scale. In California, a PD rating of 70% or more is typically considered permanent total disability, which aligns with the expectation for a minor whose injury creates lasting impairment. So the PD being over 70% reflects the lifelong nature of the disability in a young person.

The other statements don’t fit: an injury that results in death is addressed with death benefits, not permanent disability ratings. Whether the worker was under 16 at the date of injury doesn’t by itself set the PD value. And PD of 0% would imply no permanent impairment, which isn’t appropriate in a TD context where there is lasting disability.