Court Upholds Compensability Finding for Shoulder Injury, Reopening of TTD

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the compensability of a worker’s shoulder surgery and the reopening of his temporary total disability benefits. Case: ACNR Resources Inc. v. Scott, No. 26-ICA-156, 09/25/2026, published. Facts: Paul Scott worked for ACNR Resources Inc. as a maintenance mechanic and electrician. He tripped and fell while at work in October 2023. Scott sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a sprain of the left shoulder. A claims administrator for ACNR’s insurance carrier accepted liability for a shoulder sprain and later authori...