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In Kansas, evidence that pain from a preexisting condition exists independent of a work-related injury does not support compensation for an aggravation of the preexisting condition.

In Florida, conditions caused by a work-related injury that develop after the original work accident can be compensable if causation is established.

In North Carolina, medical opinions based on a reasonable amount of medical certainty that a worker's cancer was causally related to her exposure to chemicals at work support an occupational disease claim.

In Louisiana, workers' compensation does not provide immunity from a lawsuit to a co-volunteer firefighter.

The Industrial Commission proposed amendments to a rule regarding lump-sum payments for attorney's fees.

In Oklahoma, a workers' compensation insurer cannot enjoy an Indian tribe's workers' compensation immunity and is estopped from denying coverage under a policy for which it accepted premiums computed in part on a worker's earnings.

In Iowa, the functional impairment and disability resulting from a scheduled loss should not be based on any anticipated deterioration of function that may occur in the future.

In New Jersey, to establish a compensable psychiatric claim, a worker must prove that her disability resulted from objectively verified work-related stress.

In Virginia, an injured worker has the burden of proving a causal connection between the workplace accident and his injury.

In South Dakota, the opinion of an examining physician should be given substantial weight when compared to the opinion of a doctor who only reviewed the worker's medical records.

The Industrial Commission proposed amendments to a rule regarding temporary disability.

In California, a payment to an injured worker for lost wages while he attended a qualified medical examination does not trigger the cap on temporary disability benefits.

In Tennessee, evidence that congenital abnormalities caused a worker's pain will undermine his claim for benefits.

In Illinois, a workplace assault may be compensable if the origin of the altercation was work-related.

In Missouri, a worker or his dependents may sue an employer who fails to secure workers' compensation insurance.

In Florida, workers older than 70 lose PTD benefits after five years. This provision is constitutionally valid and is not age discrimination.