High Court Says Claim Filed 6 Years After Onset of Symptoms Was Timely

The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled that a longtime auto mechanic’s claim for benefits for carpal tunnel syndrome was timely even though it was not filed until more than six years after the condition became symptomatic and he sought treatment. Case: Bahmiller v. North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance, No. 20210033, 08/05/2021, published. Facts: Bruce Bahmiller has worked as a full-time auto mechanic since 1984. In April 2019, he was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Bahmiller's physician recommended he undergo surgery, and his employer filed a worke...