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Series 85-20 - Medical Management Of Claims, Guidelines For Impairment Evaluations, Evidence, And Ratings, And Ranges Of Permanent Partial Disability Awards
Section 85-20-21 - Treatment of unrelated conditions

W. Va. Code R. § 85-20-21

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Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 85-20-21 - Treatment of unrelated conditions

The Commission, Insurance Commissioner, private carrier or self-insured employer, whichever is applicable, may pay for treatment of a condition which was not caused by the injury only if the Commission, Insurance Commissioner, private carrier or self-insured employer, whichever is applicable, determines, in its sole discretion, that the unrelated condition is preventing recovery by aggravating the occupational injury. Any unrelated condition must be reported to the Commission, Insurance Commissioner, private carrier or self-insured employer, whichever is applicable, before payment is considered. Pre-existing conditions which prevent recovery but do not aggravate the compensable injury shall not be covered.

W. Va. Code R. § 85-20-21