Lost Your Arm in a Work Injury?
Ohio owes you up to $288,225.
If you lost your arm — or permanently lost the use of your arm — Ohio law says your award is worth up to $288,225, the highest scheduled loss award available. But the BWC fights these claims hard. You need Mike Gruhin to get what you’re owed.
Key takeaways
- ✓An arm injury award in Ohio is worth up to $288,225 — the highest scheduled loss available.
- ✓Loss-of-use claims are far more complex than amputation claims — the BWC disputes them aggressively.
- ✓Below-elbow injuries are not automatically classified as full arm loss — but Mike can pursue the full award through a loss-of-use claim.
- ✓You may qualify for additional PPD, wage loss, and VSSR benefits the BWC will never mention.
- ✓Mike Gruhin has 49+ years of experience winning these exact cases. Call him before you try to handle it alone.
What is a scheduled loss award?
Ohio law assigns the arm the highest scheduled loss value of any body part: $288,225 for 2026 injuries. But knowing the number and actually receiving the full award are two very different things.
Arm injury claims — particularly loss-of-use claims for injuries below the elbow — are among the most aggressively contested by the BWC. Mike Gruhin handles every step, from building the medical case to fighting at your hearing.
2026 Ohio BWC arm injury award
$288,225
225 weeks × $1,281 per week
Knowing the award amount is just the beginning.
The BWC does not hand you this money. You must file properly, present the right medical evidence, and fight for every dollar — especially for loss-of-use injuries, which the BWC disputes aggressively. That is what Mike Gruhin does. He has 49+ years of experience winning these exact cases.
Don’t try to navigate the BWC alone.
Mike reviews every case personally — at no charge, no obligation.
Why loss-of-use claims are so difficult
Most scheduled loss claims are not amputations. They are loss-of-use claims — where you still have the body part but have permanently lost substantial function. These claims are far more complex and far more aggressively disputed by the BWC.
The BWC will argue you have not lost enough function, that the loss was pre-existing, or that you do not qualify at all. They hire their own doctors to minimize your impairment. Without an experienced lawyer building your medical and legal case, most loss-of-use claims are denied or drastically undervalued.
Mike Gruhin has spent 49+ years winning loss-of-use cases that the BWC tried to deny. He knows exactly what medical evidence is needed, which doctors to work with, and how to present your case at hearing. This is not something you can do on your own.
Below-elbow injury? Mike may be able to pursue the full $288,225 arm award.
If you lost your arm below the elbow, Ohio law does not automatically classify it as a full arm loss. But Mike Gruhin can pursue a loss-of-use-of-the-arm claim — potentially securing the full $288,225 award. This requires specific medical evidence and legal expertise that only an experienced workers’ comp lawyer can provide. Mike has won these cases.
Related arm, hand, and finger injury awards
Mike evaluates your entire injury to pursue the maximum combination of benefits across all affected body parts.
Don’t leave money on the table.
The BWC will never tell you about overlapping benefits. Mike identifies every one.
Why your arm injury award may be worth more than $288,225
The $288,225 is only one benefit. Mike identifies every additional award you qualify for — benefits the BWC will never volunteer.
PPD — on top of scheduled loss
Shoulder, elbow, and wrist limitations from arm injuries each support separate PPD awards. Mike documents every one.
Wage loss benefits
Arm loss often eliminates entire categories of employment. Mike pursues Wage Loss compensation as a separate benefit.
VSSR — employer safety violations
Unguarded machinery, missing lockout/tagout, inadequate training — Mike investigates and pursues VSSR awards adding 15–50% on top of everything.
Additional allowed conditions
Phantom limb pain, shoulder overuse, depression, PTSD, sleep disorders — Mike adds every condition the BWC overlooks.
Get your free arm injury case review
Tell us what happened. Mike personally responds to every inquiry. No fee unless we win your case.
Why you need Mike Gruhin for your arm injury claim
The BWC does not work for you. It will never tell you about the additional PPD, wage loss, and VSSR benefits that apply to arm injuries. And for loss-of-use claims, the BWC actively fights to deny or minimize your award.
Below-elbow injuries are a perfect example. Ohio law does not automatically classify them as full arm losses — but an experienced lawyer can pursue loss of use of the arm and potentially secure the full $288,225. Mike has done this successfully throughout his career.
Mike Gruhin is an OSBA Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist with 49+ years of experience. He builds the medical and legal case the BWC cannot ignore — and he identifies every overlapping benefit you are owed.
No fee unless we win. Mike works on contingency — you pay nothing upfront, and you owe nothing unless he recovers benefits for you. The consultation is free, unlimited in time, and completely confidential.
49+ years fighting for injured workers across Ohio.
Mike has recovered millions in benefits for arm injury victims.
Frequently asked questions
Your arm injury could be worth
$288,225 — or more.
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