This second article in a two-part series on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder work comp claims examines how the courts should interpret PTSD claims in the context of the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation statute. The first article explained why the date of injury in work comp claims are crucial to the viability of many PTSD claims and illustrated the various […]… Read more »
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January 4, 2017 – 2017 Legislative Update
December 22, 2016 Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis Spreads Holiday Cheer
Federation partners with KSTP Channel 5 and People Serving People this holiday season to deliver toys and host holiday festivities for Minneapolis kids and their families. (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) – This holiday season, the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis teamed up with KSTP Channel 5 for their “Stuff the Sleigh” toy drive holiday campaign, as well as […]… Read more »
December 20, 2016 Guest Post – Meuser Law Office, P.A. “Part I: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Minnesota Work Comp is an Occupational Disease, Not a Specific Mental Injury”
Original Article: https://peraworkcompattorneymn.blogspot.com/2016/04/part-i-post-traumatic-stress-disorder.html Under the Minnesota Workersí Compensation Act, in particular Minnesota Statute ß 176.011, subdivision 15, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (ìPTSDî) is defined as an occupational disease. Because PTSD is defined as an occupational disease, the date the employee became disabled is the date of injury, not a specific traumatic event(s). Employersí and insurersí reliance […]… Read more »
December 8, 2016 Guest Post – Meuser Law Office P.A. “Choosing the Right Doctor”
One of the most important aspects of your Minnesota PERA claim is selecting the proper treating physician, dependent upon the nature and extent of your injuries. Often times the insurance company will hire or retain whatís called a disability case manager. A disability case manager is supposedly an independent individual who is there to assist […]… Read more »
Guest Post – November 28, 2016 – Meuser Law Office P.A. “Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”) Covered under Work Comp?
By: Mary Beth Boyce Original Article: https://peraworkcompattorneymn.blogspot.com/2016/04/is-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd.html Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”) Covered under Work Comp? At Meuser Law Office, P.A., we represent many Minnesota first responders, including firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and 911 dispatchers. Unfortunately, these people who protect the public in emergencies face both physical and mental dangers. As such, first responders experience […]… Read more »
Guest Post – November 16, 2016 Meuser Law Office P.A. “Applying for PERA Duty Disability”
When you are applying for a Police Officer and Firefighter Plan PERA Duty Disability benefit, it is important to know that there are some very complicated rules that apply. If your attorney is not aware of some of these rules, it can cost you significant amounts of money. For example, there is what we call […]… Read more »
October 19, 2016 – Letter from Captain (Ret.) Ronald G. VanRaaphorst (Former Spokesperson/PIO FBI NA Class 221) regarding IACP’s President Terrence M. Cunningham’s disparaging comments regarding law enforcement
October 19, 2016 Terrence M. Cunningham, President The International Association of Chiefs of Police 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 200 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Dear President Cunningham, I am a former law enforcement officer who, as you stated in your recent IACP Speech are part of a “dark side of our shared history.” Apparently, I along […]… Read more »
October 21, 2016 – Officers Mark Ringgenberg and Dustin Schwarze reinstated by Minneapolis Police Department
Contact: Carl Kuhl carl@connollykuhlgroup.com October 21, 2016 Officers Mark Ringgenberg and Dustin Schwarze reinstated by Minneapolis Police Department Minneapolis, MN – The following is a statement from Lt. Bob Kroll, President, Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis, in response to Minneapolis Police Chief Harteau’s press conference regarding the reinstatement of Mark Ringgenberg and Dustin Schwarze. “The Police […]… Read more »
October 13, 2016 – Statement from President Bob Kroll regarding Dayton’s Community Relations Council
Minneapolis, MN – Today, in yet another display of political pandering, Governor Dayton announced the creation of the “Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations.” The creation of a Council made up of the usual Noah’s Ark of government and association members defeats its own stated purpose. Among the Council’s 15 voting members, nowhere […]… Read more »
