DWC Proposes to Repeal Invalid, Expired Rules
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting comments on a proposal to repeal expired and invalid rules relating to medical bills.
The division is proposing to repeal 28 Texas Administrative…
Circuit Court Lacks Subject Matter Jurisdiction Over Worker’s Appeal
The Illinois Appellate Court said a circuit court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over a worker’s appeal from an adverse decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Case: Zahran v. IWCC, No. 1-24-0896WC, 10/03/2025,…
ICA Errs in Overturning Board’s Grant of TTD to Worker for Electric Shock Injuries
The West Virginia Supreme Court said the Intermediate Court of Appeals erred in overturning a Board of Review decision granting temporary total disability benefits to an injured worker.
Case: Smith v.
Labor Law Defendant Gets Summary Dismissal of Worker’s Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant should have been granted summary judgment dismissing the claims against it.
Case: Szlapak v. The L.C. Whitford Co. Inc., No.
Worker Gets Modification of Benefit Award to Correct AWW Miscalculation
The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was entitled to a modification of her benefit award to correct a miscalculation of her average weekly wage.
Case: Pittsylvania County School…
DWC Updates Hospital Outpatient, ASC Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated sections of the Official Medical Fee Schedule covering hospital departments and ambulatory surgical centers to conform to changes made by Medicare.
The division said…