Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Request to Add Mental Injuries to Claim

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a doctor’s request to expand a worker’s claim to add post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety as compensable conditions. Case: Travers v. Blackhawk Mining LLC, No. 23-173, 08/07/2024, published. Facts: Jason Travers worked as a miner for Blackhawk Mining LLC. He suffered injuries in August 2020 when his head became pinned between two pieces of equipment as the vehicle in which he was riding continued to move. A claims administrator for Blackhawk’s insurance carrier accepted liability for the injuries. Dr. Kyle Muscari...