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One-Shotters Or Have-Nots Should Come Out Ahead In The District Of Columbia’S Private Sector Workers’ Compensation System, But Do They?, Melissa Lin Jones Sep 2021

One-Shotters Or Have-Nots Should Come Out Ahead In The District Of Columbia’S Private Sector Workers’ Compensation System, But Do They?, Melissa Lin Jones

Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

In recognition of the humanitarian purpose of the District of Columbia Workers’ Compensation Act of 1979, D.C. Code as amended, §32-1501 et seq. and the legislative policy favoring awards even in arguable cases, a claimant is entitled to a presumption of compensability (“Presumption”) when applying for workers’ compensation benefits. By establishing a causal connection between the injured worker’s disability and a work-related event, the Presumption enables a claimant to establish entitlement to benefits more easily; however, an analysis of decisions issued by the Compensation Review Board from 2005 – 2019 reveals the Presumption frequently is misapplied. Moreover, contrary to Marc …


Why Proving A Work-Related, Psychological Injury Claim Stresses You Out, Melissa Lin Jones Sep 2021

Why Proving A Work-Related, Psychological Injury Claim Stresses You Out, Melissa Lin Jones

Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

In recognition of the humanitarian purpose of the District of Columbia Workers’ Compensation Act of 1979, D.C. Code as amended, §32-1501 et seq. and the legislative policy favoring awards even in arguable cases, a claimant is entitled to a presumption of compensability (“Presumption”) when applying for workers’ compensation benefits. By establishing a causal connection between the injured worker’s disability and a work-related event, the Presumption enables a claimant to establish entitlement to benefits more easily; however, misapplication of the Presumption makes it more difficult for claimants to prove work-related psychological injuries because they must satisfy additional requirements (including a credibility …


Current Trends In Workers' Compensation, Irvin Stander Apr 2013

Current Trends In Workers' Compensation, Irvin Stander

Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

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Unemployment Compensation, Committee On Benefits To Unemployed Persons, Section Of Labor And Employment Law, American Bar Association Apr 2013

Unemployment Compensation, Committee On Benefits To Unemployed Persons, Section Of Labor And Employment Law, American Bar Association

Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

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Workers Compensation: Presenting Medical Evidence In Heart Cases, Gerald J. Haas, Lowell A. Reed Jr, Irvin Stander Apr 2013

Workers Compensation: Presenting Medical Evidence In Heart Cases, Gerald J. Haas, Lowell A. Reed Jr, Irvin Stander

Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

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Workers' Compensation: Alternatives Are Limited, Irvin Stander Apr 2013

Workers' Compensation: Alternatives Are Limited, Irvin Stander

Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

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Worker's Compensation Corner - Summary Termination Of Benefits: An Analysis Of The Baksalary Case, Irvin Stander Apr 2013

Worker's Compensation Corner - Summary Termination Of Benefits: An Analysis Of The Baksalary Case, Irvin Stander

Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

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From Conflict To Conflict Resolution: Establishing Alj Driven Mediation Programs In Workers' Compensation Cases , Howard W. Cummins Mar 2013

From Conflict To Conflict Resolution: Establishing Alj Driven Mediation Programs In Workers' Compensation Cases , Howard W. Cummins

Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

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Master Or Chancellor? The Workers' Compensation Judge And Adjudicatory Power, David B. Torrey Mar 2013

Master Or Chancellor? The Workers' Compensation Judge And Adjudicatory Power, David B. Torrey

Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

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