Perry v. Leisure Lodges, Inc.

Lawson Cloninger, Judge.

This appeal arises from the Workers’ Compensation Commission’s finding that appellant’s second gastric bypass surgery was not compensable. Appellant argues that the Commission’s decision was barred by res judicata and, in the alternative, that the Commission’s findings were not supported by substantial evidence. Although we disagree with appellant’s first argument we do find that the Commission’s findings are not supported by substantial evidence and reverse and remand.

Appellant, Nonie Perry, sustained a compensable injury while employed as a licensed practical nurse…