The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services adopted rules implementing two changes that the National Council on Compensation Insurance made to its Statistical Plan for Workers’ Compensation and Employers…
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s occupational pneumoconiosis claim based on his alleged exposure to dust.
Case: Williamson v. Kanawha Stone Co., No. 22-0282, 10/19/2023, published.
Facts:…
The majority of people testifying at a public hearing Thursday opposed a 4.9% rate increase proposed by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, according to a report by…
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a nurse was not entitled to an increased impairment award for her compensable injuries from a helicopter mishap.
Case: Gosling v. Lifepoint Hospitals…
The Delaware Superior Court overturned the denial of a worker’s request for additional benefits for her total knee replacement surgery, finding the Industrial Accident Board’s decision was not supported by…
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is increasing fees on optional training courses, webinars and workshops for designated doctors and certifying doctors next year.
The increased fees will help cover the…