Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Additional Benefits

A divided West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of additional disability benefits to a self-employed worker who alleged a worsening of his condition. Case: Dotson v. Dotson, No. 19-0086, 07/09/2020, published. Facts: Tracey Dotson is self-employed as a driver/mechanic. He suffered injuries in a slip and fall while working in March 2011 and filed a workers’ compensation claim. A claims administrator found Dotson was entitled to benefits for a sprain of the knee/leg and a tear of the medial meniscus. Dotson underwent two operations and received a 5% permanent partial disabi...