Ohio Bill Would Allow Workers’ Compensation For Police PTSD
COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio’s emergency responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder could be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits even if they don’t have physical injuries under proposed legislation a state Senate panel is considering. It would apply to police and other peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians diagnosed with PTSD arising from their work. The current law doesn’t allow for compensation of psychiatric conditions unless the worker with…