Monroe v. Commonwealth, Department of Highways

REED, Judge.

The Workmen’s Compensation Board awarded James Monroe compensation benefits to be paid by his employer, Department of Highways. Monroe’s occupational disability was determined by the board to amount to 25 percent permanent partial. Monroe appealed to the circuit court where he insisted that he was entitled to benefits for total and permanent disability. The circuit court held that it was without authority to disturb the board’s award. Monroe appealed that decision to this court. We affirm the circuit court.

Monroe, a laborer performing manual work for the Highway Department,…