Court Upholds Closure of Worker's Claim for TTD

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the closure of a worker’s claim for temporary total disability benefits after a doctor opined that he had reached maximum medical improvement and was capable of returning to work. Case: Newborn v. Gestamp North America Inc., No. 25-ICA-179, 12/04/2025, published. Facts: Everick Newborn worked for Gestamp North America Inc. He injured his back at work in February 2024. Newborn sought treatment and was diagnosed with an acute lumbar myofascial strain. A claims administrator for Gestamp’s insurance carrier accepted liabilit...