Max TD Benefit Drops 2.2%
The maximum temporary disability benefit is dropping 2.2% for injuries occurring on or after July 1, the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced.
The maximum statutory TD benefit will dip to $1,723.49…
Commission Properly Vacates Loss-of-Use Award for Worker With Incomplete Paraplegia
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a worker with incomplete paraplegia was not entitled to a loss-of-use award for his legs when he retained at least some ability to walk.
Case:…
No Increase in Worker’s Permanent Partial Disability Rating
An Ohio appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for an increase in his permanent partial disability rating as unsupported by substantial evidence.
Case: State ex rel. Hobbs v.
Worker Can’t Reopen Claim for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker was not entitled to a reopening of his claim for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Case: Barry v. John Deere Dubuque Works of…
IG Seeks Review of Comp-Fueled Staffing Crisis at Correctional Facilities
The New York State Inspector General’s Office is requesting an analysis to determine the causes of what it calls a staffing crisis caused by workers’ compensation claims from correctional workers.
Correctional…
Senate Passes Bill Calling for Study of Gender Disparities
The California Senate passed a bill that would require the Division of Workers’ Compensation to study differences in benefits provided to injured workers based on gender.
Sen. Dave Cortese
The Senate…