The statute requires that with
regards to the computation of the average weekly wage, “[c]ompensation computed pursuant to
this section shall be adjusted annually on July 1, so that such compensation
continues to bear the same percentage relationship to the average weekly wage
in the state as computed under this chapter as it did at the time of injury.
Temporary total or temporary partial compensation shall first be adjusted on
the first July 1 following the receipt of 26 weeks of benefits.” 21 V.S.A. §
650(d).
An exception to the COLA increase
exists. If a worker is not receiving disability benefits on July 1,
the worker is not entitled to a cost of living adjustment for that year when
such benefits subsequently are reinstated.
Birchmore v. The McKernon Grp., Op. No. 40-11WC (2011); Bollhardt,
Op. No. 51-04WC (2004); V.S. v. Kennametal, Op. No. 19-07WC (2007).
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