Judge Erred in Dismissing Psyche Compenent of Claim

Even though an injured worker was said to have been born with a psychological disability, an administrative law judge erred by failing to consider whether that condition was aggravated by work before dismissing a petition to reopen a permanent disability claim, the Kentucky Court of Appeals Ruled.Case: Brunswick Bowling League v. John Sims, Administrative Law Judge Chris Davis and Workers' Compensation Board, No. 2008-CA-002155-WC, 04/17/2009.Facts: John Sims injured his shoulder and neck on Nov. 11, 1999, while working as a carpenter for Brunswick. An administrative law judge awarded him ...