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Learning Objectives
Educate attorneys on PTSD its course, treatment and possible outcomes
Recognize key legislative changes and proposed reforms impacting Virginia workers compensation law
Recognize key legal developments and case law shaping the interpretation and application of Virginia workers compensation statutes, including PTSD presumptions, marijuana-related claims, and remote work injuries.
Determine which information, documentation, and case factors most effectively support the accuracy and usefulness of an Independent Medical Evaluation in workers compensation cases.
Identify key symptoms of PTSD in the workplace and recognize when those symptoms may support a compensable workers compensation claim.
Identify emotional cues and client needs during high-stress situations to respond with empathy, build trust, and support clients more effectively.
Identify key legal factors and evidence that influence compensability decisions in workers compensation cases involving psychological and physical injuries.