Georgia Code
Chapter 9 - Workers’ Compensation
Article 8 - Compensation for Occupational Disease

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 34-9-280. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: For the purposes...

§ 34-9-281. Prerequisites to Compensation for Occupational Disease - History. Code 1933, § 114-801, enacted by Ga. L. 1946,...

§ 34-9-282. Payment of Medical and Burial Expenses of Claimants - Any claimant who shall be entitled to compensation under the...

§ 34-9-283. Applicability to Occupational Diseases of Provisions of Code Section 34-9-263 Regarding Permanent Partial Industrial Disabilities - The provisions of Code Section 34-9-263 with respect to permanent...

§ 34-9-284. Liability of Last Employer; Compensation Based on Average Weekly Wage - Where compensation is payable for an occupational disease, the employer...

§ 34-9-285. Noncompensable Disease or Infirmity - Where an occupational disease is aggravated by any other disease...

§ 34-9-288. Applicability of Provisions of Chapter to Article - All of the provisions of this chapter shall be applicable...

§ 34-9-289. Exclusive Liability of Employer for Employee’s Death or Disability From Occupational Disease - Whenever an employer and employee are subject to this chapter,...

§ 34-9-291. Effect of False Representations by Employee Regarding Previous Disability From or Compensation for Occupational Disease - No compensation shall be payable for an occupational disease if...

§ 34-9-292. Payment of Expenses of Board - The total expenses of the State Board of Workers’ Compensation...

Part 2 - Medical Board

§ 34-9-310. Resolution of Medical Questions Resulting From Claims for Compensation - History. Code 1981, § 34-9-310 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 34-9-313. Power to Compel Attendance of Witnesses and Production of Records - The medical board shall have the same power to compel...