Quantum Body Map

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Our interactive Quantum Body Map shows the range of general damages (PSLA) awards for common occupational diseases. Simply hover over relevant parts of the body or use the drop down categories below to obtain typical damages awards based on the 11th edition of the JSB Guidelines. The Guidelines are precisely that-guidance and not law. Awards can depart from the Guidelines where the specific facts of a case justify this. In addition to consulting the JSB Guidelines to assess PSLA awards we recommend that reference is also made to case law. Our separate quantum calculators are designed to be 'ready reckoners' which allow you to search and interrogate disease specific case law in a quick and simple way.

Head

Psychiatric Injury

Severe £39,150 - £82,750
Moderately Severe £13,650 - £39,150
Moderate £4,200 - £13,650
Less Severe £1,100 - £4,200

Ears

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)

  1. Severe tinnitus and hearing loss £21,250 - £32,500
  2. Moderate tinnitus and hearing loss or moderate - severe tinnitus or hearing loss alone £10,600 - £21,250
  3. Mild tinnitus with some hearing loss £9,000 - £10,600
  4. Slight or occasional tinnitus with slight hearing loss £5,300 - £9,000
  5. Slight hearing loss without tinnitus or slight tinnitus with hearing loss up to £5,000

Neck

Neck Injuries

  1. Serious soft tissue injury/disc lesion resulting in serious limitation of movement and permanent or recurring pain. Includes acceleration/exacerbation cases of 5+ years £9,800 - £17,850
  2. Moderate soft tissue injuries with protracted recovery. Acceleration/exacerbation cases of less than 5 years £5,600 - £9,800
  3. Minor
    • Full recovery 1-2 years £3,100 - £5,600
    • Full recovery up to year £1,500 - £3,100
    • Full recovery within few month - up to £1,500

Shoulders

Shoulder Injuries

  1. Serious - Rotator cuff injury with persisting symptoms after surgery/permanent soft tissue symptoms £9,100 - £13,700
  2. Moderate - Frozen shoulder with limited movement and symptoms lasting up to 2 years £5,600 - £9,100
  3. Minor - Soft tissue injury with complete recovery in
    • less than 2 years £3,100 - £5,600
    • within a year up to £3,100

Lungs

Asbestos Related Disease

  1. Mesothelioma £50,000 - £90,000
  2. Lung Cancer £50,000 - £69,500
  3. Asbestosis £34,300 - £75,600
  4. Pleural Thickening £27,450 - £56,000
    (10+% disability)
  1. (e) Pleural Thickening £10,750 - £27,450
    (3-10% disability)
  2. (f) Pleural Thickening (provisional) £4,750 - £7,850

Asthma

  1. Severe and permanent £30,750 - £46,900
  2. Chronic asthma £18,750 - £30,750
  3. Bronchitis affecting work/social life with recovery in few years £13,700 - £18,750
  1. (d) Relatively mild asthma - like symptoms £7,600 and £13,700
  2. (e) Mild asthma bronchitis, colds, and chest problems resolving within a few months up to £3,650

Upper Limb

Work Related Upper Limb Disorder

  1. Continuing bilateral disability with surgery and loss of employment £15,650 - £16,500
  2. Continuing, but fluctuating and unilateral symptoms £10,600 - £11,700
  3. Symptoms resolving within 3 years £6,175 - £7,700
  4. Complete recovery within weeks or a few months £1,575 - £2,500

Hands

Dermatitis of hands

Both hands, affecting employment and domestic capability lasting for years or permanent £9,800 - £13,700

Significant affecting one or both hands but responsive to treatment £6,175 - £8,150

Itching, irritation, rashes resolving within a few months £1,225 - £2,800

Fingers

Vibration White Finger / HAVS

Most serious

Serious

Moderate

Minor

£22,600 - £27,450

£12,000 - £22,600

£6,175 - £12,000

£2,150 - £6,175

Back

Back Injuries

  1. Moderate including prolapsed disc requiring surgery £19,850 - £27,700
  2. Moderate with soft tissue injury or acceleration/exacerbation cases of 5 + years £8,900 - £19,850
  3. Minor - full recovery without surgery within 2-5 years / 2-5 years exacerbation claims £5,600 - £8,900
  4. Full recovery without surgery within 2 years or acceleration exacerbation case of less than 2 years £1,500 - £5,600