Magic Coal Co. v. Fox

OPINION OF THE COURT

These workers’ compensation appeals concern the portion of KRS 342.315(2) which became effective December 12,1996, and which states that the findings and opinions of designated university medical evaluators “shall be afforded presumptive weight.” At issue is whether the amendment governs claims which arose before its effective date.

The 1996 version of KRS 342.315 provides, in pertinent part, as follows:(1) The commissioner shall contract with the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville medical schools to evaluate workers who have had injuries or become…