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Injury sustained by the claimant on his way to take a cigarette break and get a sandwich was compensable under the “personal comfort” doctrine.
The claimant, who was the recipient of Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits due to a mental health condition, worked in a part-time capacity for an employer that found jobs for individuals on SSD seeking supplemental income.
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Commonwealth Court holds that the Section 319 subrogation provision of the Act is absolute and does not violate constitutionally protected rights in contravention of the Pennsylvania Constitution.
In this case, the claimant sustained a work injury in April of 2016 when struck by a motor vehicle while performing road work. The employer paid the claimant benefits under a Notice of Compensation Payable.
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In a case of first impression, the Board finds that numerous medical bills were paid properly in accordance with the Fee Schedule and rejects claimant’s argument that the Collateral Source Rule should apply.
This case came before the Board on August 24, 2021, on a remand order from the Superior Court.
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First District Court of Appeals affirms that attorney’s fees are not required to be awarded pursuant to Rule 60Q-6.120 when a motion for summary final order is denied.
The claimant sustained a work injury on July 8, 2020, and filed petitions for benefits against the employer and their employee leasing company.
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First District Court of Appeals affirms the judge’s decision, finding that the judge had the authority to interpret the meaning of the stipulation and the interpretation was binding on the parties.
The claimant sustained a compensable accident on December 28, 2013, when he was involved in a motor vehicle accident as a firefighter, which resulted in an injury to his back.
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The Appellate Court affirms denial of petitioner’s motion for treatment, finding she failed her burden to prove the treatment would relieve her symptoms and improve her ability to function.
The petitioner appealed a workers’ compensation order denying her motion for medical treatment. The Appellate Division affirmed, noting the workers’ compensation judge’s findings were supported by the record.
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The employer is not entitled to a credit for benefits received by a claimant under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
In this case, the claimant suffered an injury during the course and scope of her employment as a substitute teacher for the employer. The employer acknowledged the injury by way of Notice of Compensation Payable (NCP).
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Automatic 50% offset for SS retirement benefits under §204(a) doesn’t violate equal protection clause of U.S. and PA Constitutions; non-work-related factors not part of §306(b)(2)’s requisite that residual productive skill be reflected in earning power.
Following the claimant’s work injuries, the employer filed a petition to terminate benefits for a portion of the injuries and a modification petition based on a Labor Market Survey/Earning Capacity Evaluation.
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