La. Admin. Code tit. 40 § I-713
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section I-713 - Adjudication by Hearing OfficerA. Prior to the hearing officer finding that an occupationally disabled employee is permanently and totally disabled, the hearing officer shall determine whether there is reasonable probability that, with appropriate rehabilitation services which may include training and/or education, the occupationally disabled employee can achieve suitable gainful employment and whether it is in the best interest of such individual to undertake such rehabilitation services.La. Admin. Code tit. 40, § I-713
Promulgated by the Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Administration, LR 11:778 (August 1985), repromulgated LR 13:308 (May 1987), repromulgated by the Department of Employment and Training, Office of Workers' Compensation Administration, LR 18:149 (February 1992).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 23:1226.