Which condition affects a worker's earning capacity but allows them to continue working?

Permanent Partial Disability is the correct answer because it describes a condition in which a worker has sustained an injury that permanently impairs a specific body part and consequently diminishes their overall earning capacity. However, despite the impairment, the worker is still capable of engaging in some form of employment. This distinction is key, as it means that while their ability to earn full wages may be affected, they are not completely unable to work.

This condition contrasts with Temporary Total Disability, where a worker is fully unable to perform any work due to an injury for a limited period. Similarly, Permanent Total Disability denotes a situation where the worker is completely and permanently unable to engage in any gainful employment, which affects earning capacity far more severely. Lastly, "Workplace Injury" is a broad term that does not specify the degree of impact on earning capacity or the worker's ability to work thereafter, making it less specific in this context. Thus, Permanent Partial Disability accurately represents a situation where a worker’s earning capacity is affected, yet they remain able to continue working, even at a reduced capacity or in a different role.