Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Request to Reopen Claim

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s request to reopen his claim for additional permanent partial disability benefits. Case: Sarratt v. Brooks Run South Mining LLC, No. 21-0023, 04/20/2022, published. Facts: Michael Sarratt worked for Brooks Run South Mining LLC as an equipment operator. He injured his neck and upper back while driving a shuttle car over a rough road on March 29, 2016. Sarratt had issues with his cervical and thoracic spine before this incident. In March 2011, Dr. Ruperto Dumapit had treated Sarratt for cervical pain, stiffness an...