Supreme Court Says PTD Certification Not Required for Odd-Lot Workers

The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that a physician's certification is not required for a worker to receive permanent total disability benefits through the odd-lot doctrine. Case: Gray v. State v. Wyoming, No. S-23-0111, 12/19/2023, published. Facts: James Gray suffered multiple injuries in November 2018 when a 100-pound baffle fell off a pile of lumber and landed on him. The Wyoming Workers' Safety and Compensation Division found that Gray was entitled to injury benefits. Gray received temporary total disability benefits for 15 months. In late January 2020, one of his medical provide...