Court Says ICAO Can't Extend 60-Day Time Frame for Issuing Orders

The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled that once the Industrial Claim Appeals Office receives the certified record in a workers’ compensation benefits appeal, it cannot extend the 60-day time frame for issuing an order. Case: Aragon v. ICAO, No. 25CA1303, 07/02/2026, published. Facts: Philip Aragon worked for Waste Management of Colorado. He allegedly fell while stepping down from a truck at work in July 2020. Aragon initially told Waste Management that he did not believe he was seriously injured, and he declined medical treatment. Waste Management still reported the accident to its insu...