Highlights of Noteworthy Decisions

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Decision No. 1631 22 I3

Consideration of whether there was evidence of care rendered and quantifiable hours in determining retroactive personal care allowance (PCA) payments.

Decision No. 816 24

Evaluating a NEL rating for asthma.

Decision No. 895 25

Discussing an employer’s responsibility for due diligence when seeking a retroactive classification change to an earlier date.

Decision No. 774 25

Whether a worker who was injured on City property located near the employer’s premises was considered in the course of employment.

Decision No. 1185 23

Discussion of whether an actual loss of earnings is required for entitlement to LOE benefits for a surgery when the worker was already not working as a result of a subsequent injury.

Decision No. 1334 14

Whether the response of a worker’s colleagues to his criminal activity at work constituted harassment under the CMS policy.

Decision No. 604 25

Consideration of suitable occupation factor of being able to secure and maintain work in determining worker's employability.

Decision No. 796 25

Considering a two-year gap in treatment when determining entitlement for a recurrence.

Decision No. 220 23

Whether a worker was entitled to LOE benefits due to developing Long COVID.

Decision No. 469 25

Whether driving a crowded bus through hot spot neighborhoods during the COVID-19 pandemic was a substantial work-related stressor allowing entitlement for Chronic Mental Stress.