High Court Upholds Award of Additional Benefits, Treatment for Coal Miner's Shoulder Injury

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of additional benefits and medical treatment for a coal miner with a shoulder injury. Case: Murray American Energy Inc. v. Jenkins, No. 21-0153, 05/26/2022, published. Facts: Russell Jenkins worked for Murray American Energy Inc. as a coal miner. He completed a report of injury on July 15, 2018, indicating he injured his right shoulder at work the day before. The physician's section was completed by Dr. Mark Coomes, who diagnosed a right shoulder sprain/strain. The claim was held compensable for right shoulder strain on July 24, 2018,...