§ 9–656
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 9-656 (2026)
Title 9. Workers' Compensation
Subtitle 6. Benefits
§ 9–656LinkCopy Citation
(a)
If it appears that a permanent disability of a covered employee following an accidental personal injury or occupational disease is due partly to the accidental personal injury or occupational disease and partly to a preexisting disease or infirmity, the Commission shall determine:
(1)
the proportion of the disability that is reasonably attributable to the accidental personal injury or occupational disease; and
(2)
the proportion of the disability that is reasonably attributable to the preexisting disease or infirmity.
(b)
The covered employee:
(1)
is entitled to compensation for the portion of the disability of the covered employee that is reasonably attributable solely to the accidental personal injury or occupational disease; and
(2)
is not entitled to compensation for the portion of the disability that is reasonably attributable to the preexisting disease or infirmity.