Phillip Rhoads v. State of Tennessee

This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals This workers’ compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-225(e)(3) for a hearing and a report of findings of fact and conclusions of law. Phillip Rhoads contended that he was permanently and totally disabled as a result of mental injuries sustained in the course of his employment with the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. The Claims Commission held that Rhoads’ condition was not compensable because it was the result of gradual occupational stress, rather than a sudden, identifiable event. Rhoads has appealed, arguing that the Commission erred in finding that he had not sustained a compensable injury. We affirm the judgment.