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