Month: February 2019

In a much anticipated decision the Massachusetts DIA Reviewing Board has denied an employee’s claim for reimbursement of Medical Marijuana. They affirmed the hearing decision of an Administrative Judge that found although Medical Marijuana would have a positive effect upon a permanently and totally disabled employee, the Federal Law, specifically the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), preempts Massachusetts State Law. The…

There are two recent developments in New Hampshire that might have a profound impact on case values and exposure. ONE: New Hampshire Senate Bill 99 – calls for the elimination of the cap of 262 weeks for Temporary Partial Disability (“TPD”) benefits & Diminished Earning Capacity (“DEC”) rate benefits. Currently, an employee may only receive 262 weeks of TPD indemnity benefits and that also applies when the…