Worker's Refusal of PT Disqualified Him From Receiving PTD Benefits

After twice reviving an injured worker’s claim for an elbow injury, the Mississippi Court of Appeals ruled that he was not entitled to permanent total disability benefits because he had refused to participate in the physical therapy sessions that were reasonable and necessary treatment. Case: Blackwell v. Howard Industries, Nos. 2016-WC-01214-COA, 2010-CT-01516-COA, and 2014-CT-00342-SCT, 01/30/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Cardie Blackwell injured his left elbow in 2012 while working for Howard Industries. He received temporary total disability benefits, but Howard di...