Which injury qualifies for Vocational Rehabilitation benefits?

• A. Total and permanent loss of eyesight in both eyes.
• B. Loss of one ear.
• C. Temporary back strain.
• D. Minor ankle sprain.

Answer: (A)

Vocational Rehabilitation benefits are available when a worker has a permanent impairment that prevents returning to their previous job, and the program can help with retraining or job placement tailored to the impairment. A total and permanent loss of eyesight in both eyes is a complete, lifelong disability that makes most employment tasks unfeasible, so it clearly qualifies for VR services.

The other injuries described are either temporary or not a total loss of function, so they generally do not trigger VR benefits: losing one ear is a permanent impairment but not a complete loss of work capability; a temporary back strain and a minor ankle sprain are temporary conditions without lasting work-disabling impact.