High Court Upholds Coverage for Chiropractic Visits, Massage Care

The Kentucky Supreme Court upheld the compensability of a worker's thrice-weekly massage treatments and chiropractor visits for a 24-year-old injury. Case: Louisville Metro Government v. Cissell, No. 2013-SC-000212-WC, 06/19/2014, unpublished. Facts: James Cissell worked for the Louisville Metro Government. In 1990, he suffered injuries to his head and neck when a post driver fell onto his head. This accident resulted in his developing a memory impairment, seizure disorder and ongoing head and neck pain. Cissell filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits, and the g...