AI tools typically ask for basics like diagnosis, date of injury, body part, and whether you missed work. They then produce a range based on patterns rather than your specific claim record.
In Beacon-related cases, the mismatch often shows up in one of two ways:
- Work history and wage documentation don’t match the narrative. Seasonal overtime, shifting schedules, or inconsistent payroll records can affect how wage loss is framed.
- Medical documentation doesn’t translate into functional proof. A diagnosis is not the same as recorded restrictions from a treating provider.
A calculator can’t “see” what your insurer will later argue using your file—incident reporting, treatment consistency, and whether your restrictions were documented in a way that fits New York’s compensation standards.


