WPI and Disability Rating

[terrible2006]

wpi rating was 35% lawyer says actual disability rated at 42% does that make sense?

[.SH]

yes.
an impairment rating is not a disability rating:
http://www.workerscompensationinsura...ad.php?t=40244

[BvIA]

The specific answer to your quesiton is here http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/FactSheets/FactSheet_D.pdf at the top of page two.

Also note, "A representative from the Disability Evaluation Unit (DEU) may help in calculating your rating ". DEU rating is not mandatory.