Fireman's Fund Indemnity Co. v. Moody

Felton, Chief Judge.

The claimant was awarded compensation for loss of use of his right eye due to “double vision” which necessitates the wearing of an eye patch at almost all times. This condition first became apparent four days after a welding torch exploded in his face during the course of his employment. Medical testimony as to its cause is conflicting and the deputy director found that “medically speaking, the cause of claimant’s disability cannot be found.”

In workmen’s compensation cases, the trier of fact must take the evidence of medical experts along with all the other facts and…