The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court rejected the apportionment formula a trial court applied to an amended claim for treatment of depression as a result of his work-related injury.
In Huddy v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board, No. 1031 C.D. 2005 (7/1/06), a trial court ordered U.S. Air to pay 50% of Wayne Huddy's ongoing psychiatric treatment. Huddy appealed the apportionment on appeal to the Commonwealth Court.
Huddy worked as a baggage handler for U.S. Air until March 8, 1993, when he sustained a cervical strain. He received benefits pursuant to a Notice of Compensation Payable (NCP). ...
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