The court said the board erred in "concluding it would violate federal law to direct an insurer to reimburse a claimant for CBD oil. The court said the board erred in "concluding it would violate federal law to direct an insurer to reimburse a claimant for CBD oil." Credit: William casey/Shutterstock.com

In a case involving a workers' compensation attorney who was injured on the job, a Pennsylvania appeals court answered whether cannabidiol (CBD) oil qualifies as a substance that can be reimbursed for workers' compensation purposes.

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