A Cerebral Analysis Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Under The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act
Recently, we have seen an uptick in post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”) claims from law enforcement officers and firefighters as Virginia Code §65.2-107 gains more awareness. The statute was enacted in 2020. It is an important issue for an adjuster to be aware of as we will likely see more cases come through the pipeline over time. Prior to this statute, a claimant had to show that PTSD resulted from an injury by accident caused by a physical injury or sudden shock or fright. Hess v. Va. State Police, 68 Va. App. 190, 806 S.E. 2d 413 (2017). In the alternative,...
Read More