Is the calculator accurate?
It applies the 2005 PDRS as modified by SB 863 — WPI × 1.4, occupational and age adjustment, the Combined Values Chart, §4663 apportionment, and the statutory rate caps. Always confirm the final number against the DEU.
Why does my rating differ from the DEU?
Most differences come from the occupational group, a pain add-on, or apportionment. Open the rating string and check each segment — the audit trail shows exactly how the number was built.
How do multiple doctors / reports work?
Each impairment can hold several reports (e.g. an initial and a supplemental from the same QME). You pick which is operative; the rest stay on the record as superseded. You never add the body part twice.
Can I save and export ratings?
Yes. Free accounts save up to 3 cases and print exhibits as drafts (watermarked, under RateString’s header). Pro adds unlimited saves, clean exhibits on your letterhead, multi-report tracking, scenario compare, and share links — and every new account starts with 14 days of Pro, no card. The calculator itself is always free.
How is Firm billing structured?
Firm is $29 per seat per month with a 3-seat minimum, a shared library, and an admin who manages members and seats.
Is my case data stored?
Ratings you don’t save are computed in your browser and never stored. Cases you save — on any plan — live in your account’s library, encrypted at rest.