Summary of Types of Disability Evaluations, Similarities and Differences
Definition of Disability Provided | Causation Relevant | Degree of Impairment Relevant | Partial or TotalDisability | Litigation Possible | |
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SSDI | Disability statutorily defined | No | No | No | Yes |
Workers’ compensation | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Private disability insurance | Varies | No | Yes, depending on policy | Yes, depending on policy | Yes |
ADA | Disability statutorily defined | No | Yes | N/A | Yes |
Fitness for duty | No | No | Yes | N/A | Yes |
Return to work | No | No | Yes | N/A | Yes |