Herrera v. State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Safety & Compensation Division

KITE, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1] After sustaining a work related injury ultimately requiring amputation of his right index finger, James A. Herrera began taking an anti-depressant medication. The Wyoming Workers’ Safety and Compensation Division (Division) paid for the medication for two years and then denied further payment. Mr. Herrera objected and, after a contested case hearing, the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) awarded him benefits. The Division sought review in district court and the district court reversed the award. We reverse the district court’s ruling.

ISSUES

[¶ 2] Mr. Herrera…