Brannon v. Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Birdsong, Judge.

Workmen’s Compensation. The appellant James E. Brannon, was injured and filed a claim for benefits with the State Board of Workmen’s Compensation. The administrative law judge found that appellant was not entitled to benefits; upon application for review, the State Board of Workmen’s Compensation (board) reversed the administrative law judge’s decision and awarded benefits to appellant. The Superior Court of Dougherty County found that "an award in favor of the claimant would be repugnant as being contrary to law” and set aside the board’s award. This appeal follows. Held:

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