Worker's Compensation Top Ohio News Stories Top Ohio Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:04 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Committee on Real-Time Claim Adjudication Forms Subgroups http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=26610afd91414f5ee9cc3f65cc570ebeb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=26610afd91414f5ee9cc3f65cc570ebeb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An advisory committee on claim eligibility and real-time adjudication has formed subgroups to work on recommendations for its report due Jan. 1. Dr. Robert J. Balchick Named BWC´s New Medical Director http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=097647e28f752f47b1d9bb2a13eff3c7w http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=097647e28f752f47b1d9bb2a13eff3c7w Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Dr. Robert J. Balchick became the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation's new medical director on Tuesday. Ohio Man Entitled to Benefits for Motel Fight http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=eeb3e3e2e90645d29d92cf50681fd8dfk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=eeb3e3e2e90645d29d92cf50681fd8dfk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court ruled that a man who tore his rotator cuff while fighting angry attackers at a motel is entitled to benefits. Bureau Presents 2009 Goals, Announces New Medical Director http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=29abed7bca34ed863d565e969309f81fb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=29abed7bca34ed863d565e969309f81fb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Bureau of Workers' Compensation presented its fiscal year 2009 goals to its board of directors and announced hiring a new medical director. Bureau Begins Annual ´Workers Comp University´ Series on Wednesday http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c3584e56d7de410e1b7e3f440eaefa38b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c3584e56d7de410e1b7e3f440eaefa38b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Bureau of Workers' Compensation opens its annual 'Workers' Comp University' series Wednesday in Cleveland. Claimant´s Appeal Dismissed Because it Lacked Information http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f399cc4b71417b72475ce73f70a3a5fdk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f399cc4b71417b72475ce73f70a3a5fdk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appeals court affirmed the dismissal of an appeal because it lacked the name and date of the specific order he was appealing. Bureau of Workers´ Compensation Board Meets Friday in Columbus http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=281e6de26ff43e45d63df9753c33f98cb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=281e6de26ff43e45d63df9753c33f98cb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Bureau of Workers' Compensation board of directors meets Friday in Columbus for reports, briefings and ethics training. Employer Allowed to Dispute Claim Under R.C. 4123.512 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=092ca3d57a7348b2750c3f9d993bdae1k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=092ca3d57a7348b2750c3f9d993bdae1k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A trial court erroneously denied an employer's appeal of an Industrial Commission decision under R.C. 4123.512, an appellate court ruled. Directors Host Public Forum on Self-Insurance Sept. 25 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8173e0701a1fb978c51c9212f7f32bfeb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8173e0701a1fb978c51c9212f7f32bfeb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Bureau of Workers' Compensation board hosts a public forum on the agency's self-insurance program Sept. 25. Committee on Real-Time Claim Adjudication Meets Wednesday http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ac6902b46efda005b76368a2a7a2c4b8b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ac6902b46efda005b76368a2a7a2c4b8b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Advisory Committee on Eligibility and Real-Time Claim Adjudication meets Wednesday in Columbus. Ohio Contractor Prevails Against Convict´s Retaliatory Discharge Suit http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e3369573992ef9d6c370779eb6284561k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e3369573992ef9d6c370779eb6284561k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A contractor prevailed against a convicted rapist's retaliatory discharge suit at the 12th District Court of Appeals. Court Authorizes Man´s Knee Replacement Based on Doctor´s Opinion http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=deac59eca025be9e165bd94118319ed0k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=deac59eca025be9e165bd94118319ed0k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The 10th District determined that knee-replacement surgery for a claimant with an aggravation of pre-existing arthritis is compensable. Court: Employer´s Job Offer Didn´t Include Enough Details http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3177fd89fe4dd84a0999a392bd276e64k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3177fd89fe4dd84a0999a392bd276e64k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appeals court ruled that an employer's offer of light-duty work was an insufficient offer because it did not describe the specifics of the job. OSHA Issues 40 Citations, $114,000 in Fines to Foundry http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d9333bebb11b668f4cdb2847fbeb05bfb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d9333bebb11b668f4cdb2847fbeb05bfb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued 40 citations with fines totaling $114,000 to Cast Metals of Deshler for alleged safety violations including lead and silica overexposure. Ohio High Court Affirms Denial of TTD Benefits for Lack of Evidence http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5e9b48a90215a42961647bdb9b1e1fe1k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5e9b48a90215a42961647bdb9b1e1fe1k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court affirmed a denial of TTD benefits after determining that the claimant submitted insufficient medical evidence. Judge Calls for Briefs by Sept. 15 in Suit over Bureau´s Rating System http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=97f5be80bebb71fc4c844ae62192af12b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=97f5be80bebb71fc4c844ae62192af12b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The judge in a lawsuit challenging the Bureau of Workers' Compensation rate-setting system has called for briefs by Sept. 15. Ohio High Court Rules Officer Overlooked Evidence in TTD Denial http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=417b7a0e6d9d730f544d9f7b13703216k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=417b7a0e6d9d730f544d9f7b13703216k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court ruled that the Industrial Commission overlooked a key piece of evidence in a denial of TTD benefits. Court Nixes Wage-Loss Award Without Proof of Job Hunt http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cd9e1bce9d0e0a04c6690f25ddf7b8f9k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cd9e1bce9d0e0a04c6690f25ddf7b8f9k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court reversed a wage-loss award after concluding that a claimant was not excused from making an effort to find comparable work. Trial on Challenge to Bureau´s Rating System Continues in Cleveland http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=eb7688379d5c5a810397436f0ec30562b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=eb7688379d5c5a810397436f0ec30562b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Trial continued but may end today in a lawsuit by businesses challenging the Bureau of Workers' Compensation's group discount system. Woman Fails to Prove Retaliatory Discharge Against Girl Scouts http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cd31432a118206625ea10e9e04c1dd76k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cd31432a118206625ea10e9e04c1dd76k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The 6th DCA ruled that a former Girl Scouts employee failed to prove that the employer retaliated against her for filing a comp claim.