Measure Would Allow PTSD Claims by First Responders

Ohio lawmakers are debating whether to make it easier for peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical workers to receive workers’ compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder. Ohio is one of the states that allows psychiatric claims that arise only from a physical injury or occupational disease. “Thus, under current law, an employee is not eligible to receive compensation or benefits under Ohio workers’ compensation law for PTSD unless the PTSD arose from a compensable physical injury incurred by the employee,” according to an analysis of House Bill...