Reed v. Top Notch Fence Installers

Plaintiff appeals a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board granting defendants control over his medical and convalescent care and denying his petition for an increase in compensation benefits.

Plaintiff is totally and permanently disabled as a result of an injury arising out of his employment at defendant Top Notch Fence Installers. Plaintiff worked as a laborer installing fences for Top Notch at the time of the accident. Benefits are being paid by the former employer. Supplemental benefits are paid by defendant Second Injury Fund.

In 1974, defendants petitioned the Bureau of…