Worker Can Expand Scope of Claim to Include Psychological Conditions

An Ohio appellate court upheld a decision to allow a worker to expand the scope of her claim to include aggravation of her psychological conditions following an on-the-job injury. Delynda A. Dunn worked for Devco Holdings Inc. She reported experiencing a “pop” and immediate pain in the area of her right hip and groin while painting a car at work in 2017. Dunn returned to work the next day, but the condition of her right hip continued to worsen until she was no longer able to perform the responsibilities associated with her job.  Dunn filed a workers’ compensation...