American Nursing v. Yost

Employer seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order that affirmed the referee and held that claimant’s psychological condition is compensable. We affirm.

The Board adopted the referee’s findings. On June 14, 1986, claimant suffered a back injury at work. Dr. Snodgrass diagnosed a contusion and chronic lumbosacral strain. Dr. Cruickshank diagnosed chronic lumbosacral strain and an anxiety tension state. On March 17, 1987, employer accepted a claim for the injury. A determination order awarded her 10 percent unscheduled disability.

Claimant and her family together had received…