On February $10$ of the current year, Rose was in an automobile accident while she was going to work. The doctor advised her to stay home for $6$ months because of her injuries. On February $25$ of the current year, she filed a lawsuit. On July $20$ of the current year, Rose returned to work. On December $15$ of the current year, the lawsuit was settled and Rose received the following amounts:

Compensation for lost wages

Personal injury damages awarded $($none of which was for punitive damages$)$

$$25,000$

$40,000$

How much of the settlement must Rose include in ordinary income on her current$-$year tax return?

A$.$ $$0$

B$.$ $$25,000$

C$.$ $$40,000$

D$.$ $$65,000$