No PTD Benefits for Nursing Assistant With Back Injury

The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court ruled that a certified nursing assistant was not entitled to permanent total disability benefits for a back injury, since her pain, age and skills allowed for her to still perform regular work. Case: Robertson v. Montana State Fund, No. 2020-4988, 03/16/2021, published. Facts: Susie Robertson worked as a certified nursing assistant at Community Hospital of Anaconda Nursing Home for 41 years. She had a high school education and has worked only as a CNA for Community Hospital. Robertson injured her back at work in March 2019. The hospital had work...