Heaton v. Second Injury Fund

OPINION

GREENWOOD, Judge:

Sharon L. Heaton appeals from the Industrial Commission’s order that Heaton receive payments for permanent total disability commencing July 25, 1985, claiming that payments should have commenced October 6, 1981. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

On October 6, 1975, Heaton, a thirty-nine year old male, was injured when he slipped and fell while carrying two 100 pound sacks of mud in the course of his employment with Boyle Brothers Drilling Company. Heaton’s injury was diagnosed as severe cervical strain and ultimately caused pain in his head, neck, back and arms. In…