Coal Miner With Head Injury Can't Get More TTD but Can Get Neurological Evaluation

The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a coal miner was not entitled to additional temporary total disability benefits for a head injury but was entitled to an evaluation by a neurologist. Case: Murray American Energy Inc. v. Parsons, No. 19-1062, 01/20/2021, published. Facts: Benjamin Parsons worked for Murray American Energy Inc. as a coal miner. He suffered injuries at work on Jan. 12, 2018, when he was struck on the head by a falling rock. Parsons was taken to the Wheeling Hospital Emergency Department for treatment. The hospital’s records indicate he reported...