Supreme Court Upholds Determination that Worker's Condition Hadn't Worsened

The Supreme Court of New Hampshire upheld a determination that an injured worker’s condition had not worsened, and she remained entitled to benefits at a fixed partial rate. Case: In re Appeal of Hoff, No. 2021-0329, 09/08/2022, published. Facts: JoAnn Hoff worked as a licensed practical nurse for Valley Regional Hospital Inc. She injured her back at work in October 2017. A magnetic resonance imaging scan revealed a lumbar disc protrusion. Hoff began receiving indemnity benefits at the temporary total disability rate in November 2017. She then underwent a discectomy in December 2017, ...