A worker who is unauthorized to work legally in the United States is not eligible to receive vocational assistance benefits, the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled.Case: Carreon v. Commerce & Industry Insurance Co., 07020H and A137651, 01/27/2010.Facts: Carmen Carreon suffered unspecified compensable injuries in 2005 and 2006 and was awarded permanent impairment benefits. After her claim was closed, the Oregon Workers' Compensation Division notified her that she was not eligible for vocational rehabilitation assistance because she was not authorized to work in the United States.Procedural: ...
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