West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a second opinion was warranted for a worker’s ongoing shoulder complaints.

Case: Charleston Area Medical

The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld the denial of additional compensation to a school district employee for her injuries from a slip-and-fall while waxing floors.

A Florida appellate court clarified that a judge of compensation claims has jurisdiction to review the employer-paid fees in a stipulation between parties and cannot

The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation reduced the discount rate used to calculate the value of lump-sum settlements from July through September.

The division announced

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the closure and denial of a worker’s request to expand the scope of his claim.

Case: Lester v.

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker’s accident exacerbated a preexisting condition and caused a new, distinct injury.

Case: VP