Which statement about discretionary wage differential benefits in Connecticut is NOT true?

Discretionary wage differential benefits in Connecticut are designed to provide additional support to injured workers who have a wage loss due to their inability to perform their previous job duties. The amount of these benefits is discretionary and typically takes into account various factors rather than a predetermined commission schedule.

The statement regarding payment amounts being determined by a commission schedule is inaccurate because these benefits do not follow a strict calculation based on a set schedule. Instead, the determination of payment amounts often involves a more fluid assessment based on individual circumstances, such as the worker's previous earnings, the current job market, and the specific impacts of the worker's injury on their ability to obtain employment.

In contrast, the other statements correctly reflect aspects of discretionary wage differential benefits. These benefits can indeed be granted for the same duration as permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits, are commonly provided when employment opportunities are limited due to the worker's injury, and are based on the injured worker's previous wages to calculate the wage differential.