The Commerce and Human Resources Committee of the Idaho Senate approved a measure that would allow cops and firefighters to receive workers’ compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder that isn’t caused by a physical injury.
Idaho recognizes mental stress claims only when accompanied by a physical injury. Senate Bill 1028, by Sen. Mat Erpelding, D-Boise, would exempt first responders from the requirement of having a physical injury to have a compensable mental claim.
When clear and convincing evidence indicates a first responder developed PTSD from a workpla...
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