Bus Driver Entitled to Medical Care for Permanent Aggravation of Pre-Existing Condition

The Montana Workers' Compensation Court ruled that an injured bus driver was entitled to ongoing medical benefits for a permanent aggravation of a pre-existing neck condition. Case: Barnhart v. Liberty Northwest Insurance Corp., No. 2015-3552, 09/13/2016, published. Facts: Dennis Barnhart suffered an on-the-job injury to his neck in April 1990. He received an award of permanent partial disability benefits based on a 17% impairment. Barnhart injured his neck at work again in 2004. He received another permanent partial disability award based on a 12% impairment. In 2006, Barnhart suffere...