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Labor Codes 3212 and 3213 detail the workers compensation benefits provided to certain classes of employees, for certain types of injuries. To read about them, click below:

Labor Code 3212
Labor Code 3213

SESSION 2 - THE DUTY BELT PRESUMPTION

LYCETT VS. COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

There was great disagreement whether the Police Officer in this case qualified for industrial lumbar spine injury under the "duty belt presumption." Officer Lycett met the first qualifier in that he had indeed worked more than 5 years as a full time police officer. But, the defendant contested the claim because Officer Lycett had not worn a duty belt for the entirety of the 5 years of requisite service. The WJC was not persuaded by this argument.

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SESSION 2 - THE DUTY BELT PRESUMPTION

The "presumptive" injuries under LC 3212 and 3213 provide great insight to the tremendous liberal construction afforded to police officers, correctional officers, sheriffs, and other select classes of employees. This is well illustrated in police officers with the "duty belt presumption."

SESSION 3 - The Post Employment Cumulative Trauma Injury

Medical Characteristics of Post Employ CT Claims

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SESSION 3 - The Post Employment Cumulative Trauma Injury

Learn latest trends and statistics regarding this common claim that eventually finds its way to the Qualified Medical Evaluator.

SESSION 4 - Common Report Violations

The DWC Report Quality Committees are intent on improving the quality of QME Reports so that the Reports can better be used to resolve disputed issues. Here you can read the conclusions of the Committee's investigations.

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SESSION 4 - Report Violations

There are a few key elements to include in each and every one of your QME Reports. When you do, the reader of the Report becomes convinced of your compliance, your credibility, and your accuracy as a meticulous evaluator. In this Live Video, I share the most important of these simple secrets.

SESSION 5 - EVALUATION SCHEDULING TIMELINES

Just passed February 2, 2023, CCR 31 allows for up to 90 days to schedule initial and follow up appointments.

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SESSION 5 - TIMELINES IN THE QME EVALUATION

SESSION 6 - The QME's Secrets of Success at Deposition

Important Labor Codes and Codes of Regulation

These are the Labor Codes, and Codes of Regulation that are referenced in the presentation that govern the Deposition process:California Code of Regulation 10727 California Code of Regulation 9795 California Code of Regulation 35.5 (f)Labor Code 5710 California Code of Civil Procedure 2025.420

Session 6 - The QME's Secrets of Success at Deposition

Learn the Insider's Secrets of 1) the rules, 2) the reasons, and 3) the roles of the parties at Deposition.

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Online Course Examination

Click the link to access the online course examination. You must get each answer correct to receive your Certificate of Completion. If you do not get each answer correct, you can go back and re-take the examination. When you are done, you can print your Certificate of Completion.

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