Court Overturns Denial of Authorization for Worker's Compound Cream Medication

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals overturned an administrative decision allowing a claims administrator to end payments for an expensive compound cream a worker was using to treat her complex regional pain syndrome. Case: Miller v. Wheeling Hospital Inc., No. 24-ICA-85, 12/06/2024, published. Facts: Judith Miller worked for Wheeling Hospital Inc. She injured her left foot at work in October 2018. Miller established the compensability of her injury, as well as a diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome. She received treatment for her CRPS from Dr. Trent Emerick and nurs...