Westvaco Corp. v. Fondaw

STEPHENSON, Justice.

The controversy in this appeal arises over a dispute as to whether certain medical charges were reasonable. The trial court determined that there was a factual issue which should be determined by the Workers’ Compensation Board. The Court of Appeals reversed. We granted discretionary review and reverse the decision of the Court of Appeals.

Gary Fondaw received an award from the Workers’ Compensation Board for disability. The award contained the standard language awarding medical expenses for the duration of the disability.

Fondaw presented medical bills and travel expenses,…