Injured Worker's 6th Back Surgery Not Compensable

The Delaware Superior Court upheld a finding that a worker’s sixth back surgery was not compensable. Case: Jackson v. Pep Boys, No. N25A-03-003 FWW, 10/20/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Robert Jackson worked for Pep Boys. He injured his back at work in February 2004. Over the next 10 years, Jackson underwent five back surgeries. Each procedure was deemed compensable. In April 2020, Jackson underwent a sixth surgery, but the Industrial Accident Board deemed this procedure noncompensable. Jackson did not appeal. In May 2024, Jackson requested compensation for a pro...