Trucker's Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Caused No Permanent Impairment

A divided West Virginia Supreme Court reinstated a decision by the Office of Judges that found a truck driver had no permanent impairment from carpal tunnel syndrome. Case: Maxum Petroleum Operating Co. v. Waugh, No. 16-0741, 07/06/2017, published. Facts: Cline Waugh worked as a truck driver for the Maxum Petroleum Operating Co. until being disabled by a knee injury in July 2008. He then allegedly developed carpal tunnel syndrome in 2009 as a result of his work activities. Waugh sought treatment for his carpal tunnel complaints for the first time in July 2009. A claims administrator ...