Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Ex-Firefighter With PTSD Claim

The Washington Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a firefighter’s claim for post-traumatic stress disorder. Case: Shaw v. Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue, No. 39651-7-III, 05/02/2024 unpublished. Facts: Frank Shaw worked from 1989 to 2007 as a firefighter and paramedic with the agency that ultimately became Kittitas County Fire and Rescue. In 2010, Shaw was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Shaw’s therapist opined that his condition was caused by his work. Procedural history: Shaw filed a workers’ compensation claim with the Department of Labor and Industr...