Supreme Court Clarifies Benefits for PTSD/Occupational Injury Claims – A Right to Benefits End When the DSM-5 PTSD Criteria No Longer Apply
In a March 8, 2023 decision, the state Supreme Court clarified the right to workers’ compensation benefits for an occupational disease, mental impairment/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) claim. The Court confirmed that the right to benefits ends when the injured worker no longer meets the DSM-5 requirements for a PTSD diagnosis. In Chrz v. Mower […]
