Worker With Traumatic Brain Injury Entitled to Inpatient Residential Care

The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld an award of inpatient residential care at an assisted living facility for a worker with a traumatic brain injury. Case: Rockingham County School Board v. Rohrbaugh, No. 1193-23-2, 08/27/2024, unpublished. Facts: Sharon Rohrbaugh worked for the Rockingham County School Board. She suffered a traumatic brain injury in March 1987 after tripping over a mop handle at work and falling down a flight of stairs. The school board paid Rohrbaugh medical and temporary total disability benefits, but her medical condition continued to gradually deteriorate. In 20...