West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals ordered the Board of Review to reconsider whether a prescription opioid medication refill was appropriate for an injured worker.
Case: Bens Creek Operations v. Powers, No. 24-ICA-233, 12/23/2024, published.
Facts: Grover Powers worked for Bens Creek Operations. He injured his back at work while using a sledgehammer in February 2023.
Powers sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a lumbar sprain.
A claims administrator for Bens Creek's insurance carrier accepted liability for a sprain of the lumbar spine and pelvis.
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