The Missouri Court of Appeals overturned a denial of a worker’s claim against the Second Injury Fund for permanent total disability benefits.
Case: Swafford v.
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The Texas Department of Insurance on Thursday announced the adoption of amendments to the National Council on Compensation Insurance Basic Manual for Workers’ Compensation and
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A Florida appellate court overturned an award of payment for providers who treated a worker after an on-the-job injury.
Case: Arrez Brothers Carpentry LLC v.
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The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is holding a focus group meeting in March to gather feedback on ways to improve the designated doctor program.
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A divided Arkansas Court of Appeals overturned a finding that a worker had suffered a schedule compensable injury when he developed lymphedema after he fell through
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A Florida appellate court overturned a denial of benefits to a massage therapist who fell for an unknown reason as she was leaving work.
Case: Soya v.
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The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation adopted rules to update its electronic data interchange standards.
The division on Wednesday announced that it will implement EDI
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A Louisiana appellate court revived a worker’s claim for benefits for his alleged injuries from exposure to lead-based paint.
Case: Jackson v. Jefferson Parish School
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A divided West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the apportionment of a worker’s hearing loss between occupational and non-occupational causes.
Case: Bosley v. Murray American Energy
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The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation adopted revisions to the form used to report injuries for non-covered workers.
“The adoption of this form is necessary
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