Fee review is a small but growing area of workers’ compensation law. Providers and insurers are given a separate arena to address disputes over the amount and timeliness of medical.
In
City of Allentown v. WCAB (Bryant, Jr.) No. 593 C.D. 2020, a recent Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court decision affirmed the WCJs denial of a Petition to Terminate, as employer failed to prove that claimant was fully recovered from the work-related injury, as amended by the WCJ. The memorandum opinion signed by President Judge Leavitt on March 11, 2021, affirmed the WCJs decision that claimant’s work-related injuries exceeded those on the Notice of Compensation Payable. On this basis, employer’s Termination Petition was denied.
Background of the Claim
Claimant in this case was injured on December 9, 2013. Employer issued a medical-only NCP describing an
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But news of the COVID vaccine distribution has employers faced with several legal questions. Not only are employers wondering whether vaccines can be mandated, but also, what recourse do employers have when an employee refuses to get a vaccine and contracts COVID while at work? Are these employees entitled to workers’ compensation benefits?