Judge’s Finding That Worker Had ‘Knee Injury’ Satisfies Law
The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals ruled that an administrative law judge made a sufficient finding as to the nature of a worker’s injury and that her employer did not suffer…
Restitution Order Against Defendant Cannot Stand
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that a trial judge erred in imposing restitution against a defendant without any evidence that the amounts corresponded to fee schedule rates.
Case: State v.
Worker With History of Back Issues Fails to Prove Compensable Injury
The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a truck driver with a history of cervical spine issues and degenerative conditions failed to prove he sustained a compensable back injury at…
DWC Posts Adjustments to Pathology, Clinical Lab Section of Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation on Monday posted an order adjusting the pathology and clinical laboratory section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to conform to relevant 2022 changes…
NCCI: Commitment, Communication Keys to Successful Return-to-Work Programs
The National Council on Compensation Insurance said representatives from insurance carriers that write workers’ compensation business identified management commitment and communication as key components of a successful return-to-work program.
Management commitment…