2015 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 342 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION
342.033 Medical evidence -- Limitation -- Form.

Download as PDF 342.033 Medical evidence -- Limitation -- Form. In a claim for benefits, no party may introduce direct testimony from more than two (2) physicians without prior consent from the administrative law judge. The motion requesting additional testimony shall clearly demonstrate the need for such additional testimony. A party may introduce direct testimony from a physician through a written medical report. The report shall become a part of the evidentiary record, subject to the right of an adverse party to object to the admissibility of the report and to cross-examine the reporting physician. The commissioner shall promulgate administrative regulations prescribing the format and content of written medical reports. Effective: July 15, 2010 History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 1781, effective July 15, 2010. -Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 514, sec. 3, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1996 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 53, effective December 12, 1996. -- Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 181, Part 5, sec. 18, effective April 4, 1994. -- Created 1987 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 28, effective October 26, 1987.