Benjamin v. Asplundh Tree Co.

hEZELL, Judge.

Darrell Benjamin files an appeal from a decision of the Office of Workers’ Compensation finding that he had reached supplemental earnings benefits (SEB) status and therefore, was no longer entitled to indemnity benefits pursuant to La.R.S. 23:1221(3)(d) and La.R.S. 23:1223. For the following reasons we affirm.

FACTS

Benjamin was injured in the course and scope of his employment with Asplundh Tree Expert Company when he fell from a tree on August 17, 1992. He injured his right knee resulting in a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament. Dr. Robert Morrow, an orthopedic…