Narrative Opinion Summary
In the appeal regarding a workers’ compensation order, the employer/carrier contested the award of past attendant care benefits and the authorization of a psychologist. The claimant acknowledged that the award of interest on the past attendant care benefits was incorrect, referencing Williams v. Amax Chemical Corp., leading to the reversal of the interest award. However, the court found no other issues significant enough to warrant a reversal, affirming the order in all other respects. The decision is thus affirmed in part and reversed in part, with Judges Smith, Wentworth, and Wigginton concurring.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation and Reversal in Judicial Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court affirmed the compensation order in most respects but reversed the portion related to interest on past benefits.
Reasoning: The decision is thus affirmed in part and reversed in part, with Judges Smith, Wentworth, and Wigginton concurring.
Interest on Workers’ Compensation Benefitssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court recognized an error in awarding interest on past attendant care benefits, resulting in a reversal of that portion of the order.
Reasoning: The claimant acknowledged that the award of interest on the past attendant care benefits was incorrect, referencing Williams v. Amax Chemical Corp., leading to the reversal of the interest award.
Workers’ Compensation: Award of Past Attendant Care Benefitssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court upheld the award of past attendant care benefits despite the employer/carrier's contestation.
Reasoning: The employer/carrier contested the award of past attendant care benefits and the authorization of a psychologist.