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More updates!

Now there are two links to the CCR’s. Its easier to search by code section through the DIR website, BUT its easier to search for a particular phrase through the Westlaw link. FYI: You don’t need a Westlaw account to use this service!

Have you seen the draft proposed 2009? Download it and take a look! Setting aside the issues of whether it will result in PD increases or decreases, there are some interesting changes from the 2005 schedule. This draft propsed 2009 schedule changes how age modifies a rating and completely revamps the FEC rank system. For more information, check out the DWC Newsline.

Are you fascinated by Benefits Notice Manuals? You’re in luck! Revised April 9, 2008.

What other downloads and links are you interested in? Drop a comment below or shoot me an e-mail.

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After watching a friend try to navigate the original link system, I’ve updated the links section. (Sorry, Steve!) These are the links I’ve found helpful. Links to WCAB/DEU forms, the Labor Code, the Board Rules, insurance and workers’ compensation blogs and news websites, links to every MPN I could find, and a whole lot more.

Links sections:

  • Workers’ Compensation Resource Links
  • Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board
  • Workers’ Compensation & Insurance News
  • Workers’ Compensation Blog
  • Workers’ Compensation Associations
  • Medical Provider Network Links
  • Physician Search Links
  • Attorney Search Links

Do you have a website related to workers’ compensation? How about a link you think other people might find useful? Post a comment and let me know.

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Thank you for visiting PDRater.com. Now that PDRater.com is almost one year old, I’ve updated the entire website. Your favorite worker’s compensation benefits calculators are still here. Just a few of the highlights:

If you’re already a paid subscriber, please register and send me an e-mail. I will update your account as soon as I receive your e-mail. If you notice any problems with the new site, please let me know so I can look into them.

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Single Rich Man
A Handsome Single Rich Man

A few weeks ago I stopped by a friend’s office on the way back from an appearance.  On the way over I called ahead to see if there’s anything I can bring with me.

Her response?  “A handsome single rich man.”  Then someone in the background piped up, “And cookies!”

“I’m 75 miles and more than an hour away, but I’ll see what I can do.”

On the way over I called up another friend who performed one internet search and placed one phone call for me.  (Thanks Ray!)  I showed up at my friend’s office with cookies and a bunch of the nearest bakery’s richest chocolate brownies with men drawn on them.

They way I figure, if the guy is rich enough he doesn’t have to be that handsome.  Amiright, ladies?

Priceless moment from my visit:

Someone, holding up a brownie, asked me if the men I brought will make a huge mess in her house like the one she already has.  I point out that the ones I brought only have a life span of about 5 minutes and shouldn’t be too much trouble.