The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of additional treatment and benefits for an equipment operator’s neck and back injuries.
Case: Gilfilen v. Blackhawk Mining, No. 22-0241, 01/25/2024, published.
Facts: Brandon Gilfilen worked for Blackhawk Mining as an equipment operator. He injured his neck and back at work when he was jarred while operating a piece of equipment.
Gilfilen filed a workers’ compensation claim, which was held compensable for lumbar and cervical sprains/strains.
Dr. Letitia Tierney treated Gilfilen and referred him for a neurosurgical consultation ...
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