High Court Upholds Denial of Authorization for Worker's Opioid Medications

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for opioid medications. Case: Becca v. Eagle Manufacturing, No. 21-0855, 09/14/2023, published. Facts: Terri Becca injured her left wrist and arm while working for Eagle Manufacturing in March 2014. In August 2016, Becca sought treatment from Dr. William Abraham for pain in her shoulder and cervical area that radiated to her arm and hand. Abraham diagnosed a work-related left wrist strain and upper extremity pain that resulted in symptoms consistent with complex regional pain syndrome. Becca filed a workers&rsquo...