Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 51.08 - Definitions.
51.08.121 - "New medical issue."

RCW 51.08.121
"New medical issue."

"New medical issue" means a medical issue not covered by a previous medical examination requested by the department or the self-insurer such as an issue regarding medical causation, medical treatment, work restrictions, or evaluating permanent partial disability.

[ 2020 c 213 § 1.]
NOTES:

Effective date—2020 c 213 §§ 1-3: "Sections 1 through 3 of this act take effect January 1, 2021." [ 2020 c 213 § 6.]