What role does a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist play in a claim?
An employee may need vocational retraining or help finding a new job at the expense of the employer or its insurance company when the employee cannot return to his or her former job with the employer. In such a situation, the employer or its insurance company may assign a vocational rehabilitation specialist to help the employee find suitable employment. There are certain rules and laws that protect the employee when searching for suitable employment. There are also certain rules and laws that an employee must follow when returning to work, or an employee’s case and ability to receive compensation may be affected. This process can be very confusing. Do not hesitate to seek advice from an attorney concerning vocational rehabilitation and return to work issues. What is a permanent partial disability rating? Total or partial loss of use of a member of the body directly caused by a work-related injury may result in permanent partial disability. The Industrial Commission ultimately determin
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- If you need help returning to work but your claim has been denied, call the departments Vocational Rehabilitation unit at (651) 284-5038 or 1-800-657-3749 and ask for a rehabilitation consultation. What health care benefits are available?
- What role does a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist play in a claim?
- What qualifications should a vocational rehabilitation counselor have?
