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Did Booze or Enlarged Heart Cause Army Employee’s Death?
Did Booze or Enlarged Heart Cause Army Employee’s Death?

Federal Focus After a drunken, fully clothed splash in the pool and passing out in his hotel room, a federal worker died overnight, leaving medical questions about what his cause of death was. Simply Research […]
One Retina Detached, the Other Torn on Job, so why no Benefits?
One Retina Detached, the Other Torn on Job, so why no Benefits?

Federal Focus When an employee detached one retina and tore the other while lifting heavy weights on the job, why couldn't he establish his claim for workers' compensation benefits? It boiled down to what his […]
Medical Evidence Supports VA Worker’s Online Training Injury, but not Headaches, Pain
Medical Evidence Supports VA Worker’s Online Training Injury, but not Headaches, Pain

Case File ECAB decided that some of a V.A. worker's medical evidence supported her claims but not all of them. Simply Research readers have access to the full text of the decision. Case P.V. and […]
Watching ‘Fight or Flight,’ Acting out Shooting Builds TSA Worker’s Traumatic Injury Case
Watching ‘Fight or Flight,’ Acting out Shooting Builds TSA Worker’s Traumatic Injury Case

Federal Focus A Transportation Security Administration worker had to watch a training video on shootings and participate in an active shooter role play scenario, which triggered his PTSD and supported his workers' compensation argument. Simply […]
FECA Precludes Air Force Employee’s Claims
FECA Precludes Air Force Employee’s Claims

Oklahoma City, OK (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Those who follow state workers' compensation law are familiar with the exclusive remedy provisions in many states that prevent workers injured on the job for bringing lawsuits against their employers […]