Injured Worker Can't Get TTD for Condition Unrelated to Job

The Virginia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a worker with an arm injury was not entitled to temporary benefits for a total disability caused by kidney failure. Case: Carrington v. Aquatic Co., No. 180243, 07/18/2019, published. Facts: Carnell Carrington began working for the Aquatic Co. in 1992. He had pre-existing kidney disease that did not inhibit his ability to perform his job. In 2013, Carrington injured his left arm at work, and received an award of medical and temporary total disability benefits. Carrington was cleared by his doctors to return to light-duty work in November 20...