Resources One, LLC v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office

Opinion by

Judge RUSSEL.

Resources One, LLC, doing business as Terra Firma, and its insurer, Pinnacol Assurance (collectively employer), seek review of a final order of the Industrial Claim Appeals Office (panel). We affirm.

I. Background

In 2003, claimant, Tim A. Fera, suffered a back injury while working for Terra Firma. Before the injury, claimant had been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, arthritic changes of the spine, and spinal stenosis.

In 2004, claimant’s treating physician found that claimant had reached maximum medical improvement. Claimant objected and requested a division —…