Cite as: 85 CNCA § 34

A. In all cases where the injury is such as to permit, pursuant to this section, the use of artificial members, including teeth and eyes, the employer shall pay all reasonable expenses connected with the artificial member.

B. Where an injury results in a loss of one or more eyes, teeth, or limbs of the body, the employer shall furnish such prosthetic devices as may be necessary, as determined by the employer in the treatment and rehabilitation of the injured worker.

C. Where a worker sustains an injury which results in damage to a prosthetic device with which such worker is equipped, the employer shall be responsible for repair or replacement of such device.

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.