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just-as-probable rule

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A quick definition of just-as-probable rule:

The just-as-probable rule is a principle used in workers' compensation cases. It means that if there is an equal chance that an injury was caused by something unrelated to work as it was caused by work, then the claim for compensation will be denied.

A more thorough explanation:

The just-as-probable rule is a doctrine used in workers' compensation cases. It states that if an injury is equally likely to have been caused by a non-work-related event as it is by a work-related event, then the workers' compensation claim will be denied.

Let's say an employee claims that they injured their back while lifting a heavy box at work. However, the employer argues that the employee's back pain could have been caused by a pre-existing condition or by lifting something heavy outside of work. If it is just as probable that the back pain was caused by a non-work-related event, then the workers' compensation claim may be denied.

Another example could be an employee who claims they developed carpal tunnel syndrome from typing at work. However, the employer argues that the employee also spends a lot of time typing outside of work, such as for personal projects or hobbies. If it is just as probable that the carpal tunnel syndrome was caused by non-work-related typing, then the workers' compensation claim may be denied.

These examples illustrate how the just-as-probable rule is used to determine whether an injury or illness is truly work-related and eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
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22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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let’s get after it boys and girls
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5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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