Claim Inventory Report for 2022 Due April 1
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation said the Annual Report of Inventory for 2022 claims is due April 1.
The report must identify the number of claims reported at each adjusting…
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…
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…