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N.J. man’s medical marijuana should be paid by workers’ comp, judge says

A south Jersey man injured on the job at a lumber company will have his medical marijuana tab paid by his employer’s workers compensation insurance, according to a state administrative law judge ruling in what appears to be the first decision of its kind in the state…Administrative Law Judge Ingrid L. French said based on Watson’s testimony, “the effects of the marijuana, in many ways, is not as debilitating as the effects of the Percocet. The pharmacy records show that, ultimately (Watson) was able to reduce his use of oral narcotic medication.”

“As a result of his improved pain management, he has achieved a greater level of functionality,” according to the judge, calling “his approach to his pain management needs (is) cautious, mature and overall he is exceptionally conscientious in managing his pain.” “The evidence presented in these proceedings show that the petitioner’s ‘trial’ use of medicinal marijuana has been successful,” French wrote. “While the court is sensitive to the controversy surrounding the medicinal use of marijuana, whether or not it should be prescribed for a patient in a state where it is legal to prescribe it is a medical decision that is within the boundaries of the laws in the state.” Attorney John Carvelli of Mount Laurel who represents 84 Lumber’s insurance carrier, Gallagher Bassett Services, said his client “respects the court decision.” He declined to comment further.

Original Article (NJ.com):
N.J. man’s medical marijuana should be paid by workers’ comp, judge says
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