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Report: Management Opposes Rate Hike
The majority of people testifying at a public hearing Thursday opposed a 4.9% rate increase proposed by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, according to a report by…
Supreme Court Says Injured Nurse Isn’t Entitled to Increased Impairment Rating
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a nurse was not entitled to an increased impairment award for her compensable injuries from a helicopter mishap. Case: Gosling v. Lifepoint Hospitals…
Substantial Evidence Doesn’t Support Denial of Worker’s Request for Additional Benefits
The Delaware Superior Court overturned the denial of a worker’s request for additional benefits for her total knee replacement surgery, finding the Industrial Accident Board’s decision was not supported by…
DWC to Increase Fees for Designated, Certifying Doctor Training
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is increasing fees on optional training courses, webinars and workshops for designated doctors and certifying doctors next year. The increased fees will help cover the…
DWC Seeks Comments on Changes to Death Benefit Forms
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting public comments on changes to DWC Form-042, “Claim for Workers' Compensation Death Benefits,” and PLN-12, “Notice of Potential Entitlement to Workers' Compensation…
Teacher Gets Benefits for Lunch Break Fall
The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a teacher injured on his lunch break in a fall after grabbing food from the cafeteria. Case: Mineral Springs-Saratoga School…
Court Dismisses Allegations of Rx Kickback Scheme
A federal court in Florida granted a U.S. Attorney’s Office request to dismiss charges filed in 2022 accusing two pharmacy executives of conspiring to solicit kickbacks as part of an…
DWC Seeks Input on Military Forces Coverage Rules
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is seeking public comments on proposed regulations to implement a bill enacted this year regarding benefits for certain members of state military forces. Lawmakers during…
Statutory Scheme for Firefighter Cancer Claims Doesn’t Bar Benefits for Widow
A Florida appellate court ruled that a receipt of benefits under the statutory scheme specific to firefighters with cancer did not preclude his widow from also recovering death benefits under…
WCAB: Lisa Sussman Appointed Deputy Commissioner
The California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board on Thursday announced the appointment of Lisa Sussman as a deputy commissioner. The appointment is effective Nov. 1. Sussman has been a part of the WCAB…
TDI Adopts NCCI Manual Revisions for Payroll Inclusions, Exclusions
The Texas Department of Insurance adopted a National Council on Compensation Insurance filing that clarifies basic manual rules governing payroll inclusion and exclusion. NCCI Item B-1448 — “Revisions to Basic Manual…
Supreme Court to Rule on Proper Forum for Billing Agent to Seek Payment
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will weigh in on whether a provider seeking payment for an injured worker’s prescriptions may initiate litigation outside the forums established by the Workers’ Compensation Act and…