Worker Fails to Prove Permanent Total Disability From Psychological Conditions

An Ohio appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s application for permanent total disability benefits based on his accepted psychological conditions. Case: State ex rel. Parsons v. Industrial Commission, No. 24AP-30, 05/20/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Keith Parsons worked for Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America Inc. He suffered injuries to his back in October 2013. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation paid Parsons temporary total disability benefits for his physical injuries. In September 2019, the Industrial Commission found that Parsons had reached maximum...