Appeal of Letellier

The majority holds that the cumulative occupational stress and depression suffered by the petitioner, Raymond Letellier (claimant), constitutes a “mental injury” that is not compensable because it results from a personnel action “taken in good faith” against the claimant “by an employer.” RSA 281-A:2, XI (2010). Because I disagree with this conclusion, I, respectfully, dissent.

The following facts appear in the record. The claimant, who has a history of depression, is the co-founder and former operations officer of respondent Steelelements, Inc. (Steelelements). I will refer to Steelelements…