Commission May Resolve Medical Evidence Disputes

The Workers' Compensation Commission's resolution of a conflict in medical evidence is within the purview of the commission's fact-finding authority and is binding on appeal if supported by credible medical evidence, a Virginia Court of Appeals has ruled. The court ruled on separate appeals in a three-party case, Interstate Truck Service, Inc. v. Ricketts v. Highway Motors, Nos. 3134-05-4 & 3170-05-4 (8/1/06) arising from a single judgment by the Workers' Compensation Commission. It denied Joseph A. Ricketts certain compensation on his claim against Highway Motors, Inc., and its carrier, VA...