McLean v. Eaton Corp.

LEWIS, Judge.

While employed with defendant, plaintiff sustained severe injuries to his left hand in a 21 March 1992 work-related accident. On 15 January 1993, plaintiff and defendant entered into a Form 21 Agreement which was approved by the North Carolina Industrial Commission (“Commission”). Pursuant to this agreement, plaintiff began receiving compensation for temporary total disability.

Beginning in February 1993, plaintiff was treated by a psychiatrist for major depressive disorder and later for post-traumatic stress disorder. Upon the psychiatrist’s referral, he attended counseling and…