Worker Can Expand Claim to Include CRPS, But Not Lumbar Spine Condition

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the expansion of a worker’s claim to include complex regional pain syndrome, but not a lumbar spine condition. Case: Prism Contractors Inc. v. Attwood (WCAB), No. 1484 C.D. 2024, 08/28/2026, unpublished. Facts: Roger Attwood worked for Prism Contractors Inc. as a roofer and mason. He lost his footing while transitioning between roof pitches on a residential jobsite in March 2020. Prism accepted liability for a left lower-leg strain/tear. Over time, Attwood developed persistent symptoms including temperature asymmetry, skin color changes, ...