Diabetic Worker Can Expand Scope of Claim to Include Foot Conditions

The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a diabetic worker was entitled to expand the scope of his claim for a foot ulcer to include additional conditions after an infection migrated into the bones. Case: Constellium Rolled Products v. Leonard, No. 20-0812, 03/23/2022, published. Facts: William Leonard worked for Constellium Rolled Products as a casting operator. He developed a diabetic ulcer and left foot cellulitis in the course of his employment. A treatment note by Activate Healthcare, dated March 31, 2017, indicated Leonard had reported a chronic problem with left foot blisters. He s...