As we have discussed in this blog previously, changes to an accepted work injury in PA come in two types – “corrective” and “consequential.” The difference between these two situations can make or break a case, as recently illustrated by
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PA Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Names New Director of Adjudication
By Glenn Neiman
After months of rumor, the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has made it official – there is a new Director of Adjudication. The Honorable Holly San Angelo will take over the position. Formerly acting as a Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ)…
PA Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Announces Maximum Rate for 2025
By Glenn Neiman
Today, we received notice from the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation stating that the maximum workers’ compensation rate for injuries suffered in 2025 will be $1,347.00. This number is based upon the Statewide Average Weekly Wage (SAWW). This figure is…
DHS Lien Not Automatically Reimbursable Under PA Workers’ Comp
By Glenn Neiman
While perhaps not of interest to every injured worker, the subject of PA Department of Human Services’ (DHS) liens is one that appears from time to time in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation cases. And, while the injured workers may not have…
PA Workers’ Compensation Available to First Responders Suffering Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
By Glenn Neiman
Pennsylvania workers’ comp unfairly treats mental or psychological injuries differently than physical ones. Our system is a “no-fault” structure. What does that mean? Put simply, if an employee is doing his or her job, and suffers a disabling physical injury,…
PA Workers Compensation Judge Must Consider All Conditions “Due To” A Work Injury In IRE
By Glenn Neiman
One of the bigger “victories” by the PA workers’ compensation insurance industry against the injured workers in Pennsylvania is the Impairment Rating Evaluation (IRE) process. Under this process, after an injured worker has received 104 weeks of temporary total disability…
Direct Deposit for PA Workers’ Compensation Benefits Moves a Step Closer
By Glenn Neiman
As attorneys who represent injured workers across the great State of Pennsylvania, we are all too aware that our clients who rely on the US Postal Service for the delivery of their workers’ compensation checks can occasionally find their checks…
Torn Meniscus Is Significant Injury in PA Workers’ Comp
By Glenn Neiman
Knee injuries are common in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation. Over the years, we have had many clients with a torn meniscus in his or her knee. This is generally regarded as a minor injury by the insurance industry, a perception we…
No Credit For Pension Benefits Against PA Workers’ Compensation Benefits Post-Retirement
By Glenn Neiman
The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act (“Act”) has several “offsets,” which provide a workers’ comp insurer with a credit for other types of benefits received by an injured worker, such as unemployment compensation, Social Security Retirement (“SSR”), severance and pension benefits.…
When PA Workers’ Compensation Insurer Is Not Bound By Stipulation
By Glenn Neiman
When we litigate cases in the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system, we often resolve such matters through a Stipulation of Facts. This agreement of the parties is then approved by a Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) and has the same effect as…