The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits for a mine worker with carpal tunnel syndrome, finding his condition predated his latest employment.
Case: Nicholas v. Spartan Mining Co., No. 21-0740, 05/02/2023, published.
Facts: Mark Nicholas worked for Spartan Mining Co. as a roof bolter. He had bilateral wrist/hand issues prior to his employment with Spartan, including a diagnosis of a right upper ganglion cyst and carpal tunnel syndrome.
In March 2010, Nicholas sought treatment for a work-related neck injury. An X-ray showed mild degenerative changes without acute abnor...
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