No Additional Benefits for Police Officer Who Received 350 Weeks of PPD

The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals upheld the denial of a former police officer’s claim for benefits for his hearing loss, since he had already received more than 350 weeks of permanent partial disability benefits for other duty-related injuries. Case: Elias v. City of Tulsa, No. 119526, decided 09/17/2021, mandate issued 05/25/2022. Facts: Jeff Elias sought workers' compensation benefits for cumulative trauma binaural hearing loss stemming from his 26 years of service as a Tulsa police officer. He sought permanent partial disability benefits and continuing medical maintenan...