Casco v. ARMOUR SWIFT-ECHRICH

Hill, J.:

We are asked to decide in this case if Alejandro Casco should receive either workers compensation for a permanent partial general disability or compensation for two separate scheduled injuries. Casco, from repetitive work, first hurt his left shoulder and then, because he was compensating for that injury, his right shoulder hurt from overuse. We reverse and remand to the Workers Compensation Board (Board) with directions to resolve the issue of work disability.

Work and Injury History

Casco’s employment with the defendant required him to perform repetitive work with both of his upper…