Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Request for Additional Benefits, Expansion of Claim

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker's request for additional benefits and the expansion of her claim. Case: Martin v. Wal-Mart Associates Inc., No. 23-115, 08/01/2024, published. Facts: Irene Martin worked for Wal-Mart Associates Inc. She suffered injuries in a fall at work in October 2020. A claims administrator for Wal-Mart’s insurance carrier accepted liability for fractures at T11-T12 and the sacrum. Martin underwent surgery by Dr. Gordon Holen in March 2021. In April 2021, Holen reported that Martin was at maximum medical improvement and co...