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College of Comp Lawyers Planning Committee Revisiting National Commission Recommendations
The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers announced the formation of a planning committee to revisit recommendations made nearly 50 years ago to improve comp systems throughout the country. On July 31,…
Court Upholds Denial of Reiumbursement to Worker for Medically Necessary Surgery
A Florida appellate court upheld a denial of a worker’s request for reimbursement for a medically necessary surgical procedure since he obtained the treatment without complying with the terms of…
WCB Adopts Emergency Rules to Implement Court’s Livery Fund Decision
The New York Workers’ Compensation Board adopted emergency rules it says are necessary to implement an appellate court decision that awarded benefits to a livery driver who was shot by…
Clarification of Cut-Off Date For 2nd Injury Fund Liability Warranted Reopening of Record
The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that a clarification of the cut-off date for a change in determining the liability of the Second Injury Fund for permanent total disability benefits provided good…
Report: State Seeks Payment from Uninsured Militia
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is seeking to collect a $9,300 judgment against a militia group that failed to carry workers’ compensation coverage for a worker in the state, according…
Court Overturns Denial of Correctional Officer’s Request to Expand Claim
An Ohio appellate court overturned the denial of a worker’s request to expand the scope of her claim to add depressive disorder finding she wasn't required to produce pre-injury documentation…
Worker Cannot Challenge Terms of Settlement Agreement 20 Years After-the-Fact
The Utah Court of Appeals ruled that a worker could not back out of a settlement she entered into more than two decades ago agreeing to accept monthly payments that…
WCD Advisory Committee Reviewing Attorney Fee Rules
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced a rulemaking advisory committee will discuss attorney fees during a Jan. 26 meeting. “In the meantime, if you have any issues related to OAR 436-001-0400…
DMEC Holding Webinar on Vaccine Mandates
The Disability Management Employer Coalition is holding a webinar Jan. 20 to discuss COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The program will cover state and federal vaccination mandates, what exemptions exist and how those…
WCD Posts Bulletin on Annual Reports
The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Division announced 2021 annual reports are due by March 1. “The Department of Labor expects each insurer, self-insurer, and uninsured employer to submit an Annual report via…
Governor Signs Bill to Appoint Uninsured Employers Fund Within 10 Days
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill that will require the Workers’ Compensation Board to appoint the Uninsured Employers Fund as the carrier in cases where the identity of…
Study: Gender of Evaluating Doctor Influences Likelihood of Disability Determination for Women
An analysis of data from medical evaluations in Texas reportedly found female doctors were more likely to declare injured women disabled than male doctors. “Compared to differences among their male patient…