Supreme Court Affirms 0% PPD Award for Health Care Worker

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that an injured worker was entitled to a 0% permanent partial disability award. Case: Gibson v. Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, No. 24-721, 07/28/2025, published. Facts: Tara Lockwood Gibson worked for Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. She suffered injuries at work in February 2018 while assisting a patient out of bed. Gibson was diagnosed with cervical and lumbar radiculopathy. Procedural history: In May 2021, the Office of Judges found that Gibson had a 10% permanent partial disability. The Office of Judges noted that post-concussi...