The Washington Declaration of Entitlement for Totally Disabled Worker Benefits Under Industrial Insurance is a document issued by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) that grants total disability benefits to an injured worker. The document is signed by an L&I representative and is based on information provided by the injured worker, their doctor, and other relevant sources. The declaration is used to determine whether an injured worker is totally disabled and entitled to receive Industrial Insurance benefits. To be eligible for benefits, the worker must have suffered an injury or illness that prevents them from doing any kind of gainful activity for at least 12 months. The Washington Declaration of Entitlement for Totally Disabled Worker Benefits Under Industrial Insurance comes in two types: • Permanent Total Disability Declaration: This declaration is issued when a worker is permanently and totally disabled due to a work-related injury or illness. The worker is eligible to receive benefits for the rest of their life. • Temporary Total Disability Declaration: This declaration is issued when a worker is temporarily and totally disabled due to a work-related injury or illness. The worker is eligible to receive benefits for up to one year, or until the worker is able to return to work. In both cases, the worker must submit evidence to the L&I to demonstrate that they are totally disabled. The L&I will then review the evidence and issue a declaration granting the worker benefits.