Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Claim for PTD Despite 95% PPD Awards

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for permanent total disability benefits even though he had received permanent partial disability awards from multiple claims that totaled 95%. Case: Johnson v. Pinnacle Mining Co., No. 24-ICA-250, 12/06/2024, published. Facts and procedural history: Ricky Johnson worked for Pinnacle Mining Co. Throughout his work career, he received multiple permanent partial disability awards in separate claims, totaling 95%. Johnson applied for permanent total disability benefits in 2018. Dr. David Souls...