Court Upholds Denial of Benefits to Corrections Officer With History of Neck, Back Issues

The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to a former corrections officer with a history of neck and back issues predating a compensable lumbar injury. Case: Willis v. Arkansas Department of Correction, No. CV-20-205, 02/03/2021, published. Facts: Mary Willis worked for the Arkansas Department of Correction. In March 2014, she suffered non-work-related injuries to her neck and back. Willis underwent surgery in April 2014 and again in August 2014. She remained off work and continued to receive medical treatment. When her medical leave expired in September 2014, the ADC termin...