IHS/Heritage Manor of Kaplan v. Smith

1DECUIR, Judge.

In this workers’ compensation case, Melissa Smith appeals a judgment of the workers’ compensation judge denying her weekly compensation benefits and awarding penalties, attorney fees, and certain medical expenses. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the ruling of the workers’ compensation judge.

FACTS

Melissa Smith was injured while in the course and scope of her employment at IHS/Heritage Manor of Kaplan on January 24 and 26 of 1996. Smith’s weekly wage at the time of injury was $180.00 which resulted in a compensation rate of $120.00 per week. The parties stipulated that IHS…