Worker Gets 1% PPD Award for Elbow Injury

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a 1% permanent partial disability award for a worker’s elbow injury. Case: Dunlap v. Toyota Motor Manufacturing WV Inc., No. 24-ICA-454, 06/06/2025, published. Facts: Ronnie Dunlap worked for Toyota Motor Manufacturing WV Inc. In October 2020, a claims adjuster for Toyota’s insurance carrier granted Dunlap a 4% permanent partial disability award for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. In September 2022, after Dunlap had undergone a radial tunnel release and extensor fasciectomy with limited epicondylectomy, Dr. Prasadarao...