Nevada Industrial Commission v. Horn

OPINION

Respondent injured his back and right knee while working as a “utility porter” at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas. Thereafter he submitted to psychological and medical examination, and also underwent knee and back surgery.

On April 12, 1979, the Nevada Industrial Commission (“NIC”)1 ruled that respondent was ineligible to receive temporary total disability benefits during the period of April 13 through September 20, 1979. Respondent unsuccessfully appealed this ruling to the NIC appeals officer. The basis of the appeals officer’s determination was that although respondent could not…