Worker Gets Limited Writ Overturning Denial of Benefits

An Ohio appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to a limited writ overturning a denial of his request for temporary total disability benefits after surgery to treat his compensable injuries. Case: State ex rel. Presswood v. Industrial Commission, No. 22AP-510, 12/05/2023, published. Facts and procedural history: Charles Presswood worked for CRG Residential. He suffered injuries in a fall at work in May 2016. Presswood filed a workers’ compensation claim, which was allowed for foot injuries, depression, anxiety and a pain disorder. He received temporary total disability benef...