Cooper v. Chrysler Corp.

This appeal concerns a workmen’s compensation claim for permanent partial disability benefits where disability is conceded but time of onset of permanency is disputed. The dispute relates of the proper computation of a permanent partial disability award and arises because the statutory benefits were increased after filing of petition, but before hearing, and several years after claimant’s industrial accident and award to temporary total disability benefits.

Claimant, Walker Cooper, appeals Superi- or Court’s reversal of the Industrial Accident Board’s decision that Cooper’s entire permanent…