Commission Lacks Jurisdiction Over Provider's Claim for Additional Payment

The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Commission lacked jurisdiction to adjudicate a health care provider’s claim for additional payment for services rendered to an injured worker. Case: Wardell Orthopaedics P.C. v. Colonna’s Shipyard Inc., No. 1930-19-1, 07/14/2020, published. Facts: Alfonso Gonzalez worked for Colonna's Shipyard Inc. He suffered an injury at work in January 2010. Gonzalez filed simultaneous claims for benefits under the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. In ...