Worker Fails to Prove Entitlement to Benefits for Knee Injury

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits for a worker’s alleged knee injury. Case: Lambert v. Contura Energy Inc., No. 21-0868, 09/14/2023, published. Facts: Tracey Lambert allegedly injured his left knee in July 2020 while working for Contura Energy Inc. Lambert’s medical records indicate he previously reported a left knee injury from a fall in September 2019. He also reported a left knee injury from a misstep in June 2020. Lambert had an orthopedic surgical consultation with Dr. John E. Traynham in August 2020. Traynham diagnosed Lambert with suspected inte...