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Worker’s Self-Reported Hernias Not ‘Medically Documented’
A divided Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the Second Injury Fund was not liable for benefits to a worker who failed to show any medically documented qualifying preexisting disabilities that directly…
Lawmaker Proposes Returning Premium Surplus Raided in 2017
A lawmaker who unsuccessfully fought legislative efforts to saddle Montana State Fund with part of the bill for an expensive wildfire season is proposing that the state return what it…
Court Upholds Denial of PTD Benefits for Worker With Multiple Disabilities
A divided Missouri Supreme Court upheld a denial of permanent total disability benefits from the Second Injury Fund to a worker with multiple preexisting disabilities, finding he failed to prove…
Split Supreme Court Says Change in Case Law Doesn’t Require Reopening of Record
A divided Missouri Supreme Court ruled that an administrative law judge did not abuse her discretion in denying a worker’s post-hearing motions to reopen the record and submit additional evidence…
Court: Participating in Discovery, Depositions Counts as ‘Seeking’ Benefits
An injured worker who participated in discovery and scheduled depositions relating to his workers’ compensation case was “seeking” benefits, and his claim should not have been dismissed with prejudice, the…
Medical Fees Change Proposed as Part of Comp Law Overhaul
Tennessee legislators are proposing amendments to the state’s workers’ compensation law regarding medical fee reimbursement and attorneys fees. House Bill 82, introduced Monday, would, among other things, enable employees to receive reimbursement…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for School Nurse After Student’s Choking Death
The Alaska Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits to an elementary school nurse for mental health problems she suffered after she unsuccessfully attempted to save the life of a…
Industry Executives Launch ForzaCare to Help in Recovery From Workplace Injuries
ForzaCare has officially announced the company’s founding following a soft launch in December 2022. Jennifer Ryon The company provides case management services and said it plans to announce additional services later…
Lawmakers to Consider State-Funded Mental Health Program for First Responders
Indiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a state-funded program to provide unspecified income and mental health services to first responders who have been involved in “a qualified…
Governor Reappoints Insurance Commissioner
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers reappointed Nathan Houdek as commissioner of insurance. Nathan Houdek Houdek has served as commissioner since January 2022 and was deputy commissioner for three years under former Commissioner…
Federal Defense Act Includes Firefighter Presumption
Respiratory issues and specified cancers are presumed to arise out of employment for federal firefighters with at least five years of experience, under a defense act signed by President Joe…
Enacted Budget Bill Includes Warehouse Worker Safety Provisions
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a budget bill Monday that included provisions addressing the increasingly popular topic of reducing injuries among warehouse workers. Pritzker enacted SB 1720, a budget implementation act…