Analysis: PTSD Presumption Bill Could Create 'Extensive' Liability

A bill that would create a presumption that post-traumatic stress syndrome suffered by public safety workers is a compensable workplace injury could create “extensive” potential liability to the state and local governments, according to an analysis by the state finance office. Assembly Bill 434, by Rep. Andre Jacque, R-DePere, and 14 co-authors would create a presumption that any firefighter, emergency services medical practitioner or police officer who is diagnosed with PTSD suffers a compensable injury. Under current law, to receive compensation for mental injuries, workers have...