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PTD benefits claim fails without enhanced PPD
A Missouri appeals court affirms denial of PTD benefits, ruling a worker's right shoulder injury didn’t meet the 50-week threshold under §287.020.
Court: Claimant fails statutory requirements for PTD benefits
The Missouri Supreme Court rules occupational diseases can't qualify as preexisting injuries under the Second Injury Fund permanent total disability statute, reversing an award in a recent case.
Workers’ Compensation: Second Injury Fund-PTD Benefits
Where the treasurer challenged a determination that the Second Injury Fund was liable to claimant for permanent total disability benefits, the claim arose from a workplace injury that occurred after […]
Employment Law: PTD Benefits-Medical Evidence-SIF Liability
Where employer challenged an award of permanent partial disability benefits and future medical expenses to a former employee, the employer failed to follow the required analytical process in its […]
Workers’ Compensation : PTD Benefits – Activity Level
Jackson County v. Earnest (MLW No. 71433/Case No. WD81083 – 11 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Ardini Jr., J.)
Workers’ Compensation : PTD Benefits – Deceased Worker – Second Injury Fund
Carter v. Treasurer (MLW No. 69831/Case No. WD79437 – 6 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Hardwick, J.)
Workers’ Compensation : PTD Benefits – Deceased Worker – Schoemehl
Carter v. Treasurer (MLW No. 69841/Case No. WD77747 – 10 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Hardwick, J.)
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