No PTD Award for Worker Who Retained Ability to Pursue Limited Employment

An Ohio appellate court upheld the denial of permanent total disability benefits to an injured worker, finding there was at least some evidence upon which to base a conclusion that she was still capable of sustained remunerative employment. Case: State ex rel. Webber v. Blue Ash Care Center, No. 16AP-676, 03/15/2018, published. Facts: Veronica Webber injured her back in 2005 while working for the Blue Ash Care Center. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation determined that Webber was entitled to benefits for a lumbar strain and the aggravation of various pre-existing conditions, as well a...