Difference between revisions of "Making a Worker's Compensation Claim (7:VI)"
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* Making a Claim – the Board determines whether or not they will accept the claim; | * Making a Claim – the Board determines whether or not they will accept the claim; | ||
* Wage Loss Benefits – the Board determines a workers’ wage rate and entitlement to wage loss benefits; | * Wage Loss Benefits – the Board determines a workers’ wage rate and entitlement to wage loss benefits; | ||
* Healthcare Benefits – the Board determines what medical care is necessary to assist the worker with their recovery; | * Healthcare Benefits – the Board determines what medical care is necessary to assist the worker with their recovery; | ||
* Permanent Disability – the Board will either decide that an injury has completely resolved (in which case the claim will end) or will decide that the worker will not improve any further and some symptoms are permanent; | * Permanent Disability – the Board will either decide that an injury has completely resolved (in which case the claim will end) or will decide that the worker will not improve any further and some symptoms are permanent; | ||
* Pension Award – if a worker has a permanent disability, the Board will assess a permanent disability award; | * Pension Award – if a worker has a permanent disability, the Board will assess a permanent disability award; | ||
* Vocational Rehabilitation – if a worker has a permanent disability, the Board will provide assistance as required to help the worker return to work with their new limitations. | * Vocational Rehabilitation – if a worker has a permanent disability, the Board will provide assistance as required to help the worker return to work with their new limitations. | ||