Johnson v. Paul's Auto & Truck Sales, Inc.

OPINION

COYNE, Justice.

Paul Johnson seeks review of a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals affirming a denial of compensation for mental disability caused in substantial part by work-related mental stress. At issue is whether mental disability caused by mental stress without physical trauma should be compensable. Also at issue is whether physical manifestations of mental disorder constitute compensable physical injuries. We affirm.

Shortly after he graduated from high school, Paul Johnson started fixing cars. Gradually, he began selling used cars, trucks, farm equipment, lawn…