Court Upholds PTD Award for Clerical Worker With No Job Prospects Due to Severe Depression

An Ohio appellate court upheld an award of permanent total disability benefits to a former clerical worker with a limited employment history, severe psychological issues and no transferrable job skills. Case: State ex rel. Nationwide Children’s Hospital v. Industrial Commission, No. 17AP-399, 05/08/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Sheila Broomfield suffered injuries to her neck and shoulder while working as a secretary for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a self-insured employer. She later developed major depressive disorder because of her injuries. The hospital acc...