Gaston v. Tyson Foods, Inc.

LEE, C.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. This appeal arises from Diane Ga-ston’s claim that she is entitled to an industrial loss of use greater than the medical impairment ratings assigned by her treating physicians. The administrative judge (AJ) denied Gaston’s claim, and the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission (the Commission) affirmed the AJ’s denial, with one commissioner dissenting.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. Gaston began working for Tyson Foods Inc. in October 2003. On June 13, 2006, Gaston injured her right wrist, right elbow, and left shoulder because of the repetitive motion…