Worker at MMI Still Entitled to Additional Treatment

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the authorization of treatment for a worker’s compensable shoulder injury even though he had already reached maximum medical improvement. Case: Quad Graphics Inc. v. Hottle, No. 25-ICA-356, 05/01/2026, published. Facts: Rodney Hottle worked for Quad Graphics Inc. He filed a workers’ compensation claim in January 2019, asserting that he had injured his arm at work. Dr. Nandita Subedi signed the claim form, indicating that Hottle had suffered an occupational injury to his left arm. A claims administrator for Qua...