McDaneld v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, Lonnie McDaneld, twisted his knee while working as a volunteer fireman for respondent, Kell Community Fire Department. In October 1995, an arbitration hearing was held on claimant’s application for adjustment of claim. After the arbitrator rendered an award partially in his favor, claimant appealed. The Industrial Commission (Commission) modified the arbitrator’s decision, awarding claimant temporary total disability (TTD) benefits, permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits, and medical expenses pursuant to sections 8(b), 8(e), and 8(a), respectively, of the Workers’ Compensation…