West Virginia HB3341: Relating to who may diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder as a compensable disease under workers compensation

What the bill says

To amend and reenact §23-4-1f of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to identifying who may diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder as a compensable injury or disease under workers compensation. Article 4. Disability and Health Benefits. §23-4-1f. Certain psychiatric injuries and diseases not compensable; definitions; legislative findings; terms; report required. (a) Except as provided by this section, for the purposes of this chapter, no alleged injury or disease may be recognized as a compensable injury or disease which was solely caused by nonphysical means and whic.

From the introduced text, March 13, 2025:

A BILL to amend and reenact §23-4-1f of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to identifying who may diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder as a compensable injury or disease under workers compensation. Article 4. Disability and Health Benefits. §23-4-1f. Certain psychiatric injuries and diseases not compensable; definitions; legislative findings; terms; report required. (a) Except as provided by this section, for the purposes of this chapter, no alleged injury or disease may be recognized as a compensable injury or disease which was solely caused by nonphysical means and which did not result in any physical injury or disease to the person claiming benefits. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is the purpose of this section to clarify that so-called mental-mental claims are not compensable under this chapter. (b) For the purposes of this (2) "Post-traumatic stress disorder" means a disorder that meets the diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder specified by the American Psychiatric Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition, or a later edition as adopted by rule of the insurance commissioner; and (3) "Licensed mental health provider" means a licensed psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, or licensed social worker who: is qualified to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. (A) Holds …