Perez v. Pennsuco Cement & Aggregates

ZEHMER, Judge.

The appealed workers’ compensation order denied the claim of Pedro Luis Perez (claimant) for future attendant care services and attendant services performed by claimant’s wife since August 1981. Penn-suco Cement & Aggregates and Insurance Company of North America (employer and carrier) contend that attendant care is not needed and that, alternatively, the services rendered by Mrs. Perez are not compensa-ble because they were gratuitous in nature. We reverse.

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