Legal Opinion
Weis v. Division of Workers' Compensation of the Department of Labor & Industry
Montana Supreme Court
Decided June 7, 1988No. 87-451PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hunt
Weis, a chiropractic doctor licensed in the state of Montana, appeals the declaratory judgment entered by the Second Judicial District Court, Silver Bow County, finding that the Division of Workers’ Compensation properly exercised its delegated authority by enacting administrative Rule 24.29.806, A.R.M. (1986). This rule restricts medical evaluation of a physical impairment to those with a doctor of medicine (M.D.) degree.
We affirm.
The issues raised and argued on appeal are:
1. Whether the Montana state legislature intended to restrict the making of an “impairment rating” to licensed medical…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- State Ex Rel. Department of Highways v. Midland Materials Co.Montana Supreme Court · 1983
- Missoula County v. American Asphalt, Inc.Montana Supreme Court · 1985
- State Ex Rel. Sol v. BakkerMontana Supreme Court · 1982
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