Transamerica Insurance v. Department of Industry, Labor & Human Relations

This appeal brings a dispute as to the department finding that the claimant was totally permanently disabled — an issue as to whether claimants in workmen’s compensation cases can be required to pursue vocational rehabilitation — and a challenge based' on the absence of stated reasons for the department setting aside an examiner’s findings. All three matters require comment.

Was there credible evidence to sustain the department finding of total permanent disability?

The trial court held that: “There is credible evidence to sustain the commission’s finding of total permanent disability.” We…