A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to two schedule loss of use awards for separate injuries to his right leg.

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a denial of permanent partial disability benefits for a worker with hearing loss.

Case: O’Dell v. Nicholas County Board

A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a widow’s claim for benefits was untimely filed.

Case: Thomas v. Bureau of Investigation, No. 24-296, 12/18/2024, published.

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A lawmaker in Maine is proposing to make permanent a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder is compensable for certain first responders.

Rep. Kristi

A New York appellate court upheld the forfeiture of a worker’s entitlement to benefits due to the embellishment of his condition and functional abilities at his