Huwe v. Workforce Safety & Insurance

VANDE WALLE, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1] Gaylen Huwe appeals from a district court judgment affirming an order of Workforce Safety and Insurance (“WSI”) denying his reapplication for disability benefits. We reverse and remand to WSI for further consideration.

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[¶ 2] Huwe suffered a serious work-related injury to his head, neck, back, jaw, and teeth while employed as a truck driver in December 1992. WSI accepted his claim and paid medical and disability benefits. In January 1995, Huwe accepted a position with the State of North Dakota as a motor carrier inspector, and his disability benefits were…