Lynchburg Foundry Co. v. Goad

Opinion

ELDER, J.

Lynchburg Foundry Company and its carrier, Argonaut Insurance (hereinafter referred to collectively as the employer), appeal from the commission’s award of benefits for home health nursing services. Employer contends that the services were not necessary within the meaning of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act. Specifically, the employer contends that the full commission erred in finding that the home nursing care authorized by appellee’s doctor was “necessary” as required by Code § 65.2-603. It also claims that the commission erred in awarding attorney’s fees to appellee.…