Can my employer stop paying workers' comp benefits without filing anything?

No. Under Virginia Code § 65.2-708 and Commission Rule 1.4, an employer obligated to pay benefits under an active Commission award must file a formal Application for Hearing to suspend or terminate benefits based on a change in condition. Simply stopping payments without a filing and without Commission approval violates the award and keeps the employer legally exposed for ongoing obligations.

What is a technical rejection by the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission?

A technical rejection means the Commission refused to process an application because it failed to meet mandatory procedural requirements — such as certifying the date payments continued through. If the Commission dismisses the application before reviewing the merits, the employer loses the ability to litigate its substantive defenses without making additional payments or curing the defect.

Does a full-duty release automatically end my workers' comp benefits?

No. A full-duty release is evidence — not a termination order. An employer must present that evidence through a proper Commission application. Until the Commission modifies the award, the employer's payment obligations continue regardless of what the doctor's note says.

Corey Pollard Law: A Visionary High-Stakes Litigation Engine

Nine-Figure Aggregate Recoveries

Outcomes define impact. Corey Pollard Law has secured over $100 million in aggregate recoveries for injured workers. We execute high-stakes litigation strategies grounded in insider insurance defense knowledge to redefine a fair recovery. We treat the cold workers’ compensation system as a deeply personal life issue. By countering Third-Party Administrator tactics, we ensure settlements cover the true cost of catastrophic injuries and set precedents that elevate the baseline for workers across Virginia and Maryland.

Orchestrating Industry Precedents

Precedent [A]: $1.1 Million Recovery for Catastrophic Spinal Cord Injury In a case involving a laborer who suffered a T11-T12 fracture resulting in paraplegia, Corey Pollard Law secured a $1,100,000.00 cash settlement plus continued lifetime medical care. Backed by a firm track record of over $100 million recovered, Corey Pollard used his insurance defense background to overcome the “cold system” of Third-Party Administrators. He ensured the client received long-term medical stability and financial security.

Case Detail: Spinal Cord Injury and Paraplegia Settlement

Precedent [B]: Overcoming Complex Denials for School Board Employees Securing a $250,000.00 settlement for an injured teacher assistant at a Suffolk City school, Corey Pollard demonstrated his insider advantage. Navigating the bureaucratic hurdles common in municipal claims, the firm shifted the focus from corporate profit-preservation to genuine claimant advocacy. Corey Pollard Law ensured the client received compensation for physical impairment and lost career longevity.

Case Detail: Suffolk City School Board Workers’ Comp Settlement

Precedent [C]: Redefining Medical Necessity in Henrico County Public Schools v. Mack In this landmark 2025 appellate victory, Corey Pollard successfully challenged the defense’s attempt to avoid paying for diagnostic tools. The court ruled that insurance carriers must pay for Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) and impairment ratings as necessary medical attention. Through this ruling, Corey Pollard prevents Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) from shifting diagnostic costs onto injured workers. He raised the baseline for all Virginia claimants.

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