Split Supreme Court Denies Additional TTD for Worker's Alleged Post-Accident Psyche Injuries

A divided West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a heavy equipment operator was not entitled to additional temporary total disability benefits for psychological conditions. Case: Johnson v. Wildcat Energy, No. 19-0762, 11/06/2020, published. Facts: Ernest R. Johnson worked for Wildcat Energy as a heavy equipment operator. He suffered multiple injuries in October 2014 when a bulldozer he was driving struck a rock and rolled over. After the accident, Johnson sought treatment from Dr. Hassan Jafary. Jafary diagnosed Johnson with post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder.&nbs...