High Court Sets Standards for Evaluating Appropriateness of Voc Rehab Plans

The Nebraska Supreme Court has clarified the proper standards for determining when a vocational rehabilitation plan is appropriate for an injured worker. Case: Anderson v. EMCOR Group, No. S-17-040, 11/04/2017, published. Facts and procedural history: Charles Anderson worked as a millwright for the EMCOR Group, earning $26.50 per hour. He filed a workers’ compensation claim after he injured his right arm. The Workers' Compensation Court found that Anderson’s injury was compensable. Once he reached maximum medical improvement, the court found he was entitled to...