Divided Supreme Court Says Worker Can Add Necrosis Diagnosis to Existing Claim

A divided West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that an injured mine worker was entitled to add a diagnosis of avascular necrosis to his 2012 on-the-job back injury claim. Case: Moore v. Appalachian Stone, No. 14-1178, 01/07/2016, published. Facts: Gregory Moore injured his back while replacing a mining belt in October 2012. He sought treatment in Williamson Memorial Hospital's emergency department and reported back pain that radiated into his left leg. Radiographs of his back revealed mild degenerative changes, and doctors diagnosed him with lumbago and sciatica. In January...