Board Upholds Dismissal of Worker's Claim as Time-Barred

The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board upheld the dismissal of a worker’s claim as time-barred. Case: Allen v. United Cabinet Corporation LLC, No. 2023-06-2249, 03/19/2024, published. Facts: Frank Allen worked for United Cabinet Corporation LLC. He allegedly developed a hernia in February 2022 after engaging in heavy lifting at work. According to Allen, he reported an injury to his supervisor the same day and was allowed to stop lifting, but United took no other action regarding his injury. Allen continued to work for more than a year without receiving treatment...