ALJ Must Address Possible Consequential Disability From Injury
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a case had to be remanded for a judge to address whether a worker’s disability was a natural and probable consequence of an…
Court Upholds 33% PPD Award for Coal Miner
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld an award of 33% permanent partial disability benefits to an injured coal miner.
Case: Murray American Energy Inc. v. Yost, No. 25-ICA-1, 06/27/2025, published.
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WCIRB Releases State of System Report
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau released its 2025 State of the System report, providing an overview of California’s system.
The report highlights recent trends in premium levels, market dynamics and…
Government Gets ‘Windfall’ of Immunity for Contractor’s Injuries
A federal appellate court ruled that the government was entitled to the “windfall” of enjoying immunity for a contractor’s injuries under Virginia’s workers’ compensation law.
Case: Robertson v. U.S., No. 24-1508,…
Supreme Court Reinstates Denial of Worker’s Request for Additional Treatment
The South Dakota Supreme Court reinstated a decision by an administrative law judge denying a worker’s claim for additional treatment.
Case: Pham v. Smithfield Foods Sioux Falls, 2025 S.D. 41, 07/23/2025,…