Committee Accepting Nominations for WC Appeal Board

The Kentucky Workers' Compensation Nominating Committee is accepting names for an open board member position at the Department of Workers' Claims. The three board members are the first stage of an appeal in 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. An applicant must be a licensed attorney for at least eight years and must meet the same qualifications as those for an appeals court judge, except for residence in a district, the department announced Friday. The...