Updated: February 15, 2012
2012 DWRF Rates
The 2012 Disabled Worker Relief Fund rates are: $350.60 (weekly) and $1,527.63 (monthly).Industrial Commissioners to Sign Orders Electronically
Members of the Industrial Commission will now sign
orders electronically. Under the new procedure, Commissioners
can sign orders in
discretionary appeals remotely which will help eliminate delays.2012 Workers' Compensation Rates
See the 2012 rates for workers' compensation awards on our rates page.Eyewitness Testimony Not Required for VSSR
The Supreme Court has decided that eyewitness testimony is not required for the Commission to find a VSSR. Read more>>Recent Ohio Supreme Court Decisions
(current through February 15, 2012)
Akron Paint & Varnish, Inc., State ex rel. v. Gullotta (2/15/12)
Temporary Total: Worker who had abandoned employment and lost eligibility for temporary total did not regain eligibility solely because his condition worsened.
Vote:
7-0
Opinion by: Lundberg Stratton
Bilaver, State ex rel. v. Indus. Comm. (1/10/12)
Temporary Total: Worker who quit his job abandoned his employment and was barred from temporary total. There was no evidence that he had taken another job, which would have reinstated his eligibility for temporary total.
Vote:
7-0
Opinion by: Per Curiam
Sears Roebuck & Co., State ex rel. v. Indus. Comm. (12/20/11)
Medical: Commission abused its discretion by ordering payment of medical bill when there was no evidence indicating potential connection between allowed condition and treatment.
Vote:
7-0
Opinion by: Per Curiam
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