2009 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 342 WORKERS' COMPENSATION
342.033 Medical evidence -- Limitation -- Form.

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

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