Nominating Committee Accepting Names for Comp Appeals Board

The Kentucky Workers' Compensation Nominating Committee is accepting applications for a board member position in the Department of Workers' Claims, the committee announced this week. The board has three members who serve as the first stage in appeals for disputed workers' compensation claims. After an administrative law judge makes a ruling, either side can appeal to the board, then to the state Court of Appeals. The board position is a full-time job, and appointees may not hold other public office or private practice, the bulletin explained. Applicants must be licensed attorneys...