VA: Rehab Professor's Self-Diagnosis Proves Painful in Neck and Wallet. A decision by a rehabilitation counseling professor to seek out and follow a physical therapy regime utilizing a "Thera-Band" (a resistive latex exercise band), in spite of the fact that her treating physician told her that she did not need such therapy...read more.

OK: Oklahoma Law Prohibiting Subrogation for Death Benefits Controls for Fatal Texas Accident. Under the provisions of 85 O.S.Supp.2005, § 44(b), applicable on the date the deceased worker, a resident of Oklahoma, was killed in a work-related accident while working in Texas....read more.

PA: Massage Therapy Provided by LPN Is Covered Medical Expense. A Pennsylvania appellate court recently held the cost of massage therapy services provided by a licensed practical nurse that had been prescribed by claimant's treating physician must be paid by the employer or carrier...read more.

IL: Statutory Cap Does Not Apply to Guaranty Fund Payments Related to Excess Comp Coverage. A divided Illinois Supreme Court recently held that a $300,000 cap on payment of individual claims related to obligations of insolvent carriers by the Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund does not apply to excess coverage...read more.