Adams v. Edwards Heavy Equipment, Inc.

In this aggravation claim, employer petitions for review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board that affirmed the referee’s award of permanent total disability. Claimant cross-petitions for review of the Board’s determination that January 24, 1986, is the date on which permanent total disability payments should begin. On the petition, we affirm; on the cross-petition, we reverse.

Claimant was a heavy machine operator. He injured his lower back and right knee at work in April, 1980. His claim was closed in October, 1980, and he received an award of scheduled and unscheduled permanent…