Matter of Compensation of Fraijo

The issue in this workers’ compensation case is the extent of permanent partial disability sustained by claimant as a result of a compensable industrial injury to his neck on June 16, 1975. In a series of three determination orders, claimant was awarded 20 percent of the maximum allowable permanent partial disability, in addition to temporary total disability. The referee increased claimant’s permanent partial disability award to 50 percent. The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) lowered the referee’s award to 30 percent. Claimant appeals, arguing that the rules adopted by the Board to…