Worker's Comp & Disability News

New Rule Will Burden & Delay Approval of Lumbar Fusion February 2, 2018

Ohio Administrative Code 4123-6-32, effective January 1, 2018, will undoubtedly cause delay and confusion when an injured worker is in need of a lumbar fusion surgery. The rule appears to be intended ...

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Voc Rehab: What It Is, and How It Can Help You September 26, 2017

The goal of the workers’ compensation system is to help injured workers recover so they can get back to work as soon as it is safe to do so. But sometimes, injured workers may be left with certain ...

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Caution: The Time to File a BWC Claim is Cut to 1 Year July 25, 2017

Substitute House Bill 27 was signed by the Ohio Governor on June 30, 2017. This bill made appropriations to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation for the biennium beginning July 1, 2017 and ending ...

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Update: Ohio Firefighter Cancer Presumption Law April 25, 2017

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation released the new C-265 form for firefighters, or their dependents, to apply for workers' compensation benefits when a diagnosis of cancer has been made due to ...

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Workers' Compensation Hearings - What to Expect March 14, 2017

Hearings Before the Ohio Industrial Commission The workers’ compensation system can be complicated, time-consuming, and stressful. In addition to all the paperwork, there are hearings for just about ...

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Big Brother Is Watching March 6, 2017

It’s a good idea in general to keep your social media accounts private, but especially if you’ve been injured at work. You may just want to show your friends and family a cute picture of you holding ...

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