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The Index of Appeals Board Decisions was designed to be a quick reference and research tool for accessing Appeals Board cases. The Index is broken out into three separate sections. The Keyword Index and Table of Contents contain workers compensation topics which are each assigned a subsection number. Depending on your preference for how the topics are arranged (ie alphabetically or in outline form) use either or both of the Keyword Index and Table of Contents to find the topic and corresponding subsection number you would like to read Board decisions discussing. Then use the Case Summaries section to read annotated Appeals Board cases. The Case Summaries section is broken out into 15 different chapters and subsection numbers-- the first number of the subsection number tells you which chapter to look for that number in. For instance, if you wish to read about cases under subsection 8.17, you would look in Chapter 8 under subsection number 8.17; if you wish to read about subsection 10.07, you would look in Chapter 10 under subsection 10.07, etc. After reading the case annotations in the Case Summaries section, you can go to the Home Page of this site and click on the AWorkers Compensation Appeals Board Decisions@ link to read the full-text version of the Appeals Board decision.You can research the Board decisions on the Internet by using the Index of Appeals Board Decisions. The Index was designed to be a quick reference and research tool for accessing Appeals Board cases. The Index is broken out into three separate sections. The Keyword Index and Table of Contents contain workers compensation topics which are each assigned a subsection number. Depending on your preference for how the topics are arranged (alphabetically or in outline form) use either or both of the Keyword Index and Table of Contents to find the topic and corresponding subsection number you would like to read Board decisions discussing. Then use the Case Summaries section to read annotated Appeals Board cases. The Case Summaries section is broken out into 15 different chapters and subsection numbers-- the first number of the subsection number tells you which chapter to look for that number in. For instance, if you wish to read about cases under subsection 8.17, you would look in Chapter 8 under subsection number 8.17; if you wish to read about subsection 10.07, you would look in Chapter 10 under subsection 10.07. Each section in the Case Summaries section contains a detailed annotation of each case. After reading the case annotations in the Case Summaries section, you can go to the Home Page of this site and click on the AWorkers Compensation Appeals Board Decisions@ link to read the full-text version of the Appeals Board decision.
ACCESSING THE FULL-TEXT VERSION OF THE BOARD=S DECISIONS ON THE INTERNET
You can access the full-text version of the Board=s decisions on the Internet by going to the Home Page of this site and then clicking on the link to AWorkers Compensation Appeals Board Decisions.@ You can either use the AIndividual Search@ feature or you can use the AAll Files Search@ to access the Board=s decision by docket number. Most users will find going to the AAll Files Search@ the best avenue. The Board=s decisions are listed there by docket number. If you do not know the docket number of the decision, you can go to the Home Page of the Appeals Board site (which you are currently at) and click on the ACase Names/ Docket Number/ Decision Date@ link which alphabetically lists all the decisions by name and lists the corresponding docket number.
If you have difficulties accessing the full-text Board decisions, please click HERE.
ACCESSING THE FULL-TEXT VERSION OF THE BOARD=S DECISIONS ON THE CD ROM
You can purchase the Board=s decisions on CD Rom and then use your word processor to open the CD Rom file and print each individual decision. [Click HERE to learn how to purchase the Board=s decisions on CD Rom].
RESEARCH USING THE BOARD=S DECISIONS ON CD ROM
You can research the Board=s decisions by purchasing the CD Rom containing all the Board=s decisions to date and then using your own word processor=s search engine. Your word processor, such as Word Perfect or Word, has one of the most sophisticated search engines available. You can perform advanced keyword searches of the Board=s decisions using the search engine built into your word processor. To do this you will need to purchase the Board=s decisions on CD Rom so that you will have a complete file containing all the Board=s decisions you wish to search. Then either contact your system administrator or word processor=s manual to learn how to utilize your word processor=s searching features. [Click HERE to learn how to purchase the Board=s Decisions on CD Rom].
RESEARCH USING YOUR OWN WORD PROCESSOR=S SEARCH ENGINE
Your own word processor, such as Word Perfect or Word, has one of the most sophisticated search engines available. You can perform advanced keyword searches of the Board=s decisions using the search engine built into your word processor. To do this you will need to purchase the Board=s decisions on CD Rom so that you will have a complete file containing all the Board=s decisions you wish to search. Then either contact your system administrator or word processor=s manual to learn how to utilize your word processor=s searching features. [Click HERE to learn how to purchase the Board=s decisions on CD Rom].
HOW OFTEN WILL THE INDEX BE UPDATED?
The Index will be updated at least monthly to include the most current month=s decisions as well as any appellate court decisions pertaining to the Board decisions. The Index currently contains decisions from 1993- present. However, some decisions in 1994-1996 are not yet in the Index. They will be added as time permits.
ARE ALL THE APPEAL BOARD CASES LISTED IN THE INDEX?
No. Some decisions which simply reiterate points already annotated in the Index will not be repeated. Examples of this would be decisions pertaining to preliminary hearing jurisdiction and nature and extent.
HOW DO I ASHEPARDIZE@ APPEALS BOARD CASES?
Appeals Board decisions are listed in the Index according to the most recent decision. However, if the Board has held several decisions on the same docket number, those decisions are listed together. Additionally, all appellate court cases (both published and unpublished) relating to the Appeals Board decisions are listed at the end of each case annotation.
WHAT IF I WANT A PRINT VERSION OF THE INDEX?
You can print a copy of the Index from the Internet by printing all three sections and each chapter in the Case Summaries section.
WHAT IF I AM HAVING PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE FULL-TEXT VERSION OF THE BOARD=S DECISIONS ON THE INTERNET
There are two different mechanisms for accessing the Board=s decisions on the Internet. You can choose either an AIndividual Docket Number Search@ or an AAll Files Search.@ We recommend you use the AAll Files Search.@ You then scroll down the list of docket numbers, arranged in ascending numerical order, and click on the appropriate decision to either view online, print or download. If a particular decision you want is not listed, call the Workers Compensation Research Department (785) 296-6762 to have the decision faxed or mailed to you. ** Note, the Appeals Board decisions are saved in a WordPerfect format. If you are using Word, the decisions should still open for viewing but some formatting may be lost.
The Board's decisions reside on the Division's server, not at the Appeals Board site you are currently visiting. If you have any questions regarding accessing the Board's decisions please contact Al Stanton at 785-296-4120.
WHAT IF I DO NOT KNOW THE DOCKET NUMBER OF THE BOARD=S DECISION, BUT ONLY THE CASE NAME, HOW DO I THEN ACCESS THE BOARD=S DECISIONS ON THE INTERNET SITE?
On the Home Page of this site there is a link called ACase Name/ Docket Number/ Decision Date.@ This link will take you to a page which lists all the Appeals Board cases alphabetically by case name. You can use the mouse to click on the letter that corresponds to the claimant's last name. Then use the scroll box on the right hand side of the screen to scroll through the case names until you find the case you are looking for and the corresponding docket number. Be sure to make note of the docket number. Then, from the top of the page or from the Home Page of this site, there are links which will take you to the full-text version of the Appeals Board decisions -- AWorkers Compensation Appeals Board Decisions.@ Using the AAll Documents Search,@ you can find the docket number of the Board decision and then read online, print, or download the decision.
IS THERE ANY WAY TO AUTOMATICALLY CALCULATE THE DAYS FORWARD OR BETWEEN DATES WHEN CALCULATING AN AWARD?
YES. On the Home Page of this site are two links which take you to Internet sites that will calculate the days forward from a known date, as well as the days between two known dates. This feature will provide assistance when calculating awards of compensation.
HOW DO I PURCHASE A CD ROM OF THE BOARD=S DECISIONS?
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ORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD DECISIONS
The decisions rendered by the Workers Compensation Board are available on CD-ROM and on the Internet. New board decisions are compiled monthly, and we try to make those decisions available after the middle of the following month. For example, October decisions should be available sometime during the latter half of November. Occasionally, we cannot update the available set of decisions as soon as that due to circumstances such as problems with staffing, our computers, or mailing.
You can order the complete set of Workers Compensation Board decisions on CD-ROM by calling or writing the vendor directly:
Dup-Tek (Duplication Technologies, Ltd.)
David Elgin, Owner
Box 350
559 224 Highway
Wellington, MO 64097
Toll free 1.888.899.DISK
Phone 816.934.8518
Fax 816.934.2590Dup-Tek will ship the CD directly to you for a flat fee of $11.50 each, including shipping; or, you can get a 6-CD subscription for $63.00 including shipping.
