DWC Seeks Input on 2025 Medical Audit Plan
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting comments on the 2025 Medical Quality Review Annual Audit Plan through Nov. 22.
The annual plan establishes priorities for the Medical Quality Review…
State Didn’t Have Jurisdiction Over Truck Driver’s Out-of-State Accident
A New York appellate court ruled that the state workers’ compensation system did not have jurisdiction over a truck driver’s claim based on injuries he sustained in an out-of-state accident…
Driver’s Widow Gets Award for His Death from COVID-19
A New York appellate court upheld an award of benefits to the widow of a worker who died from COVID-19.
Case: Miller v. Transdev Bus on Demand LLC, No. CV-23-0661, 10/10/2024,…
BWC Announces $30M in Safety Grants
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced it is offering up to $30 million in funding for safety grants to support research and development of equipment and technology to protect…
Court Upholds Denial of Coverage for Worker’s Opioid Medication
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the denial of coverage for a worker’s opioid medication.
Case: Howell v. Floyd County Board of Education, No. 2024-CA-0122-WC, 10/18/2024, unpublished.
Facts and procedural history: Judy…
Cancer-Stricken Firefighter Gets PPD Award
An Ohio appellate court upheld an award of permanent partial disability benefits for a cancer-stricken firefighter.
Case: State ex rel. City of Cincinnati v. Industrial Commission, No. 23AP-332, 10/17/2024, published.
Facts: Michael…