§9–655.

    This Part VIII of this subtitle does not apply to:

        (1)    a temporary partial disability;

        (2)    a temporary total disability; or

        (3)    a disability where the combined effects resulting from a previous impairment that meets the requirements of § 9-802(b)(1) of this title and a subsequent accidental personal injury or occupational disease result in a permanent disability exceeding 50% of the body as a whole.