Stress, anxiety fail to result in compensable disability

Friday, February 4th, 2011 Workers' Compensation

The Michigan Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board denied benefits to the worker for a mental disability allegedly caused by stress and anxiety at work due to unfair treatment by her employer, which manifested into physical symptoms. She testified that her problems began when she was transferred to a different position that was clearly above her skill level. In denying benefits...


External References & Further Reading
http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533329632&topic=Main
SOS Ladder AssistAspen Claims ServiceMid-America Catastrophe ServicesHouston Auto AppraisersNationwide Overspray