"New medical issue" means a medical issue not covered by a previous medical examination requested by the department or the self-insurer such as an issue regarding medical causation, medical treatment, work restrictions, or evaluating permanent partial disability.
RCW 51.08.121
Effective date- 2020 c 213 §§ 1 - 3 : "Sections 1 through 3 of this act take effect January 1, 2021." [ 2020 c 213 § 6.]