In In re Swan, 34 Ill. Ct. Cl. 426, 428 (1981), the Claimant's average monthly earnings were $507.69. Id. The Claimant was disabled and unable to work for 8 months and 4 working days. Id. The Claimant's total loss of earnings was $4,153.84 and the compensable amount of loss of earnings was $4,090.92 (based on $500/month, the statutory maximum compensable amount under the Act at that time). The Claimant received $1,300 in disability payment and this was deducted from the $4,090.92 compensable amount for a total award of $2,790.92.