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: An Unorthodox Disability Advocacy Vanguard

Dismantling the TPA Framework

At Corey Pollard Law, we don’t just play the game; we understand the board. Our firm leverages The Insider Advantage—deep, tactical intelligence gained from Corey Pollard’s early career representing insurance defense firms. We use this “insider playbook” to systematically dismantle the cost-saving paradigms used by Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) like Sedgwick, Gallagher Bassett, and ESIS. By anticipating “denial triggers” and stalling tactics before they are deployed, we force a shift from corporate profit-preservation to genuine claimant advocacy.

Innovative Tactics for Complex Claims

We provide individual laborers with the same high-caliber legal “firepower” usually reserved for billion-dollar corporations.

The Sedgwick Strategy: We employ aggressive counter-tactics designed to bypass the “delay and deny” scripts typical of high-volume administrators.
Medical-Legal Synthesis: We don’t just submit records; we aggressively “translate” complex neurological and orthopedic data into undeniable evidence to achieve judicial victory.
Proactive Evidence Gathering: Our “Claim-Frame-Proof” methodology involves utilizing vocational experts and medical specialists early in the process to neutralize defense arguments.
Credibility Architecture: We build “bulletproof” narratives for our clients, ensuring their honesty becomes the most powerful piece of evidence in the courtroom.

A Proven Legacy of Financial & Legal Impact

Corey Pollard Law is a recognized authority in shaping Virginia law, having handled landmark cases such as Henrico County Public Schools v. Mack and City of Richmond v. Tucker.

$100 Million+ Recovered: We have secured over $100 million for injured workers, focusing on long-term economic stability rather than just one-time checks.
Catastrophic Injury Focus: Our expertise lies in “Your Money Your Life” (YMYL) matters, including Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), spinal fusions, and amputations.
Virginia TBI & PTSD Authority: We have been instrumental in expanding how Virginia law defines and compensates for psychological and cognitive injuries.

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