Blood Test Result Sinks Injured Worker’s Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits to a worker because of his blood alcohol test result after he fell from a lift, despite the absence of…
DWC Seeks Comments on Rule Changes for Accident Prevention Services
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation seeks comments on an informal working draft of amendments to 28 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 166 to improve the process that insurance companies use to…
No Duty Disability Benefits for Officer Who Fell While on Coffee Break
A New York appellate court upheld a denial of duty disability benefits to a police officer who was injured from falling while exiting her patrol car to pick up coffee.
Case: Matter…
Worker With Capacity for Sedentary Employment Can’t Get PTD Award
An Ohio appellate court upheld a denial of permanent total disability benefits for a worker who retained the capacity for sedentary employment.
Case: State ex rel. Mignella v. Industrial Commission, No.
4th Circuit Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Authority of DOL Judges
A federal appellate court rejected an employer’s challenge to the constitutional authority of the Department of Labor administrative law judges who ordered the company to pay benefits to a coal miner…