39-71-1003. Eligibility for vocational rehabilitation expenses. (1) Upon certification by the department of public health and human services, a disabled worker may be paid vocational rehabilitation expenses from funds provided in 39-71-1004, in addition to benefits payable under the Workers' Compensation Act.
     (2) The appeal process provided for in 53-7-106 is the exclusive remedy for an injured worker aggrieved in the receipt of vocational rehabilitation services provided by the department of public health and human services.

     History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 21, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 363, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 92-1403; amd. Sec. 80, Ch. 397, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 374, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 35, Ch. 464, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 574, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 106, Ch. 546, L. 1995.