Legal Issues
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AP Reverses ALJ Who Decided an Issue Outside the Record
The appeals panel has reversed an ALJ’s decision and order and remanded...
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DWC Explains Telemedicine in a Video
The Division of Workers’ Compensation has posted a video that demonstrates how...
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The Importance of Distinguishing between a Strain and a Sprain
It is not uncommon when reviewing a file to see a purported...
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AP Renders Decision for Carrier in SIBs Case
The appeals panel has reversed an ALJ’s decision and order and rendered...
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DWC Adopts New Enforcement and Presumption Rules Under SB 2551
The Division of Workers’ Compensation has adopted amendments to 28 Texas Administrative...
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DWC Posts New Interest Rate (First Quarter 2020)
Division of Workers’ Compensation has announced the interest rate and discount rate...
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DWC Tweaks PBO, which begins January 1, 2020
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation has announced changes...
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Bowling for Workers’ Comp Dollars
Bob Wilson at workerscompensation.com highlights a recent Florida decision that illustrates the...
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DWC Adopts Rules to Implement Federal Military Treatment Facility Bill Processing
Last session, the legislature passed SB 935 by Sen. Hancock, which concerns...
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Court Allows Hospital to Recover “200% of Medicare” in Outpatient Guideline Dispute
The Austin Court of Appeals has affirmed an award that permitted a...
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DWC Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rules to Implement New DWC-73s
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting comments...
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