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West Nile Virus and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need To Know

Posted on June 27, 2019

Workers’ Compensation covers a variety of injuries and illnesses.   Workers’ Compensation Law, sometimes, covers exotic medical conditions.   One of these exotic medical conditions that can be occupationally-related is West Nile Virus.   This article will discuss the West Nile Virus, how it can be an occupationally-related disease, and whether there are any Labor Code Sections that are applicable to claims for West Nile Virus. What Is the West Nile Virus? West Nile Virus is a disease that is mosquito-borne.   The disease is commonly spread to individuals by the bite of an infected...

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Psychological Testing & Workers’ Compensation: What To Know

Posted on June 26, 2019

California Workers’ Compensation Law allows for Psychiatric Injuries.  As part of both the treatment and evaluations for Psychiatric Workers’ Compensation Claims, Mental Health Practitioners employ psychological testing.  This article is intended to discuss the nature of psychological testing within this setting. It is not uncommon that Injured Workers become overwhelmed with the amount of Psychological Testing that is required in connection with their workers’ compensation claim.  Some of these tests can have up to 500 questions to answer.  Injured Workers, who are already suffering...

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Chiropractors And Workers’ Compensation In CA

Posted on June 13, 2019

This article will discuss Chiropractors and their role within the California Workers’ Compensation System.   This article will discuss how Chiropractors are employed as treating physicians.  It will discuss the nature and extent of treatment that can be received from a Chiropractor. It will discuss chiropractic treatment and its benefits.  It will discuss the ability of Chiropractors to be Medical-Legal Evaluators. What Is A Chiropractor? Per the Department of Industrial Relations, “Doctors of Chiropractic (chiropractors) care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions....

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Disability Evaluation Unit & Permanent Disability Rating Information

Posted on May 30, 2019

In Workers’ Compensation, Permanent Disability Ratings are a part of the compensation benefits received by Injured Workers. As an Injured Worker goes through their workers’ compensation claim, they receive medical reporting from Treating Doctors, Qualified Medical Evaluators, Agreed Medical Evaluators or Regular Physicians which provide for Permanent Disability Impairments. The Permanent Disability Impairment Reports must be taken and placed into a Permanent Disability Rating Formula to determine the Permanent Disability Percentage. This formula provides for adjustments for age and occupation....

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