High Court Reinstates Worker's Award of TTD Benefits, Vacates PPD Award

The Kentucky Supreme Court reinstated temporary total disability benefits to an injured worker but vacated her award of permanent partial disability benefits. Case: French v. Rev-a-Shelf, No. 2021-SC-0146-WC, 02/24/2022, published. Facts: Deborah Robbins worked for Rev-A-Shelf. Robbins tripped over a pallet and fell on her extended left arm in January 2017. She reported pain in her wrist and shoulder afterward, but the wrist complaints resolved quickly. Robbins continued working after her injury until April 25, 2017, and was eventually diagnosed with a type II SLAP tear. She underwent surge...