2021 Tennessee Code
Part 2 - Claims and Payment of Compensation
§ 50-6-237. Court of Workers' Compensation Claims

There is created the court of workers' compensation claims in the bureau of workers' compensation, which shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction over all contested claims for workers' compensation benefits when the date of the alleged injury is on or after July 1, 2014. The administrator shall have sole administrative authority over the court including authority to appoint, and to remove, workers' compensation judges. The administrator shall promulgate rules and regulations consistent with this chapter in order to fulfill the purposes of this chapter in an orderly and efficient manner.

Structure 2021 Tennessee Code

2021 Tennessee Code

Title 50 - Employer and Employee

Chapter 6 - Workers' Compensation Law

Part 2 - Claims and Payment of Compensation

§ 50-6-204. Medical Treatment, Attendance and Hospitalization — Release of Medical Records — Reports — Disputes — Reimbursement or Payment of Expenses — Burial Expenses — Physical Examinations — Pain Management. [Applicable to Injuries Occurring Prio...

§ 50-6-207. Schedule of Compensation

§ 50-6-207. Schedule of Compensation. [Applicable to Injuries Occurring Prior to July 1, 2014.]

§ 50-6-219. Education and Training Program for Workers' Compensation Mediators, Judges, Chief Judge, Ombudsman and Judges of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

§ 50-6-222. Preference or Priority of Rights of Compensation

§ 50-6-228. Copies of Settlements and Releases — Filing. [Applicable to Injuries Occurring Prior to July 1, 2014.]

§ 50-6-230. Awards and Agreed Settlements — Finality. [Applicable to Injuries Occurring Prior to July 1, 2014.]

§ 50-6-231. Lump Sum Payments Final — Modification of Periodic Payments for More Than Six Months. [Applicable to Injuries Occurring Prior to July 1, 2014.]

§ 50-6-237. Court of Workers' Compensation Claims

§ 50-6-238. Assistance of Workers' Compensation Specialist in Determining Award of Benefits — Authority of Specialist — Refunds — Specialist's Determination as Evidence — Penalty for Noncompliance With Specialist's Order. [Applicable to Injuries...

§ 50-6-246. Rules and Regulations Governing Medical Impairment Rating. [Applicable to Injuries Occurring Prior to July 1, 2014.]