For an injured employee aged 38, how would their disability rating generally be treated?

In California workers' compensation, the disability rating for an injured employee is typically influenced by various factors including the nature of the injury, the employee's occupation, and their overall health. For an employee aged 38, the general approach is that their disability rating remains static unless further developments arise that warrant a reevaluation.

The aspects that contribute to the rating, such as the extent of the injury and the employee’s ability to perform work duties, are assessed at the time of evaluation. While age can be a consideration in some contexts, it is not a definitive factor that would automatically alter the disability rating unless there are additional changes in the condition or capabilities of the worker.

Maintaining the rating unless circumstances change reflects the objective nature of disability assessments and ensures that ratings are based on current, relevant factors rather than subjective criteria.