Court Clarifies Standard for Doctor to 'Demonstrate and Certify' Worker's PTD Status

The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that a doctor satisfies the statutory requirement of demonstrating and certifying a worker’s permanent total disability if he clearly states the medical condition and restrictions post-injury, and attests to the truth of his statements. Case: Moss v. Treasurer, No. WD81467, 12/26/2018, published. Facts: Dennis Moss worked as a corrections officer. He injured his right shoulder at work in 2012 while carrying a heavy footlocker up a flight of stairs. Moss underwent surgery but continued to have pain. He then underwent a shoulder replacement. Aft...