
Retraining, Vocational Counselors and Vocational Services

Vocational Services in L&I Claims: Upcoming Rule Changes
On October 22, the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) adopted rule changes relating to vocational services. The new rules will go into effect on January 1, 2020. The new rule language can be found on the L&I website. Priority of returni…
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Vocational Services in Workers' Compensation L&I claims - The "Plan Development" Phase
Introduction and context Today’s post in the series about vocational benefits in workers’ compensation claims and L&I claims is about “Plan Development”. Plan Development is a big, and somewhat complex topic. Today’s post will be on…
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Vocational Services in Workers' Comp and L&I Claims - the Ability to Work Assessment (AWA)
In continuing with my recent series of posts about vocational services, today I’d like to discuss “Ability-to-Work Assessment” (AWA) services. The AWA is designed to provide the Department of Labor and Industries with vocational information so…
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Vocational Services and Retraining in L&I Workers' Compensation Claims in Washington State
Introduction If you’re in the process of working on your workers’ compensation claim or L&I claim, you might be eligible for vocational services. Vocational services are a somewhat complex benefit under the Industrial Insurance Act, b…
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L&I Improves Vocational and Rehabilitation Services: New Rules
On June 4th, 2019, L&I announced it is beginning new rule making process to improve vocational services in workers’ compensation cases. According to L&I, this is because vocational services are critical for helping injured workers retur…
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Option 1 versus Option 2 in Vocational Retraining


Vocational Dispute Resolution or VRDO

L&I Claims - Vocational Counselors and Early Intervention
I am a voice for injured workers. I advocate, speak and sometime scream on their behalf. One of the most common complaints I receive from injured workers going through early intervention vocational services, is that they feel other people are making…
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Vocational Counselor and Stand Alone Job Analysis in Your L&I Claim
Do you understand the role of the vocational counselor in your L&I claim? Did your vocational counselor perform a stand alone job analysis? Hopefully the information below can help shed some light on the topic. A vocational counselor may be assig…
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