(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.
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| Derivation | U.S. Code | Revised Statutes and Statutes at Large |
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| 5 U.S.C. 763. | Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 458, §13, |
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| Oct. 14, 1949, ch. 691, §204, |
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| Sept. 13, 1960,
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Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.