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The Disability Evaluation Unit (DEU) is a division within California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) that reviews medical reports and calculates permanent disability ratings. These ratings are used to determine how much compensation an injured worker may receive for a lasting impairment resulting from a work-related injury or illness. The DEU plays an important role…

In a California workers’ compensation case, the term disability refers to how a job-related injury or illness affects a worker’s ability to earn wages. Disability is not just about a medical condition—it is about whether the injury limits or prevents the worker from performing their job and earning income. California workers’ compensation law recognizes two…

The Description of Employee’s Job Duties, also known as DWC Form AD 10133.33, is a form used in California workers’ compensation cases to document the physical and mental requirements of an injured worker’s job. It is used during the return-to-work process when a worker has permanent restrictions that may affect their ability to perform their…

In a California workers’ compensation case, a denied claim means the insurance company or self-insured employer has decided that it is not legally responsible for providing benefits for your injury or illness. This may apply to the entire claim or only certain parts of it, such as medical treatment or disability payments. A denial does…