Katherine Jensen

Katherine Jensen

October 13, 2021 | Daily Report Online

What Constitutes a Compensable Psychological Claim Under Georgia Workers' Compensation Law?

Under Georgia law, a claimant must prove he or she sustained an injury arising out of and in the course of the employment to recover workers' compensation benefits. The courts have construed a compensable "injury" under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-1(4) as "a discernible physical injury."

By Katherine Jensen

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