Just received a defense doctor's report which rated approximately 9% under the new schedule and 16% under the old schedule. This may not seem like much difference, after all it is only 7 percentage points. But it is nearly 50% less in the raw rating . The dollar value is $7200 for the 9% and $14,050 for the 16%. Now this is a 2004 injury that should be under the old schedule, however the defense attorney is pushing to settle the case under the new schedule. Of course, it is easy to see why, the insurance carrier will save about $7,000, and this is the DEFENSE report. By the way, the carrier originally denied the case, did not pay benefits for nearly 6 months until the defense doctor said the injury was industrial and that the applicant was entitled to benefits. Does this seem right?