Worker Gets Increase in PPD Award After Expansion of Claim

The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a worker was entitled to an increase in her permanent partial disability award after the expansion of her claim to include a shoulder injury. Case: Marion County Coal Resources Inc. v. Stansberry, No. 21-0942, 09/14/2023, published. Facts: Terri Stansberry worked for Marion County Coal Resources Inc. She reported injuries from moving a rock on a belt in August 2017. The insurance carrier for MCCR accepted liability for thoracic and cervical sprains. In October 2017, Dr. Prasadarao Mukkamala opined that Stansberry had reached maximum medical i...