Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Date unavailable
Norma Huffman vs. Treasurer of the State of Missouri - Custodian of the Second Injury Fund
Norma Huffman appealed the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission's decision denying her workers' compensation benefits for a permanent total disability from the Second Injury Fund. Huffman alleged a psychological injury from a 2015 work accident that, combined with pre-existing conditions, rendered her permanently and totally disabled. The Commission affirmed the Administrative Law Judge's denial, finding Huffman failed to establish a psychological disability related to the work injury. The appellate court affirmed, concluding there was sufficient competent evidence in the record to support the Commission's determination.