Cite as: 85 CNCA § 39

A. In addition to the compensation provided, a claimant who is unable to return to his or her former job because of his or her injury may receive reasonable vocational rehabilitation services, including counseling and training, as the employer deems necessary to restore him or her to suitable employment. Such additional benefits shall not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).

B. Where an employee agrees to accept or is ordered to receive vocational rehabilitation services, the covered person admits that he or she is incapable of performing the job duties of his or her former position. Upon written agreement accepting vocational rehabilitation services or upon the filing of an order to enter vocational rehabilitation services, whichever comes first, the employee shall be deemed to have voluntarily resigned his or her job position.

Historical Data

LA 08–04, eff. April 21, 2004. Amended LA 31–05, eff. October 16, 2005; LA 21–06, eff. October 19, 2006; LA 20–10, eff. August 15, 2010.