Worker's Compensation Claim of Palmer v. State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Safety & Compensation Division

BURKE, Justice.

[T1] In 1998, Roberta Palmer was diagnosed with degenerated spinal disks in her lower back. She received various medical and chiropractic treatments, but chose not to undergo surgery when that was recommended by her doctor. In 2008, Ms. Palmer injured her back while at work. She received medical treatments and eventually surgery was performed on her back. The Wyoming Workers' Safety and Compensation Division denied her request for benefits, taking the position that her back problems were preexisting, and therefore not compensable. Ms. Palmer requested a hearing, and the hearing…