SAIF Corp. v. Williamson

In this workers’ compensation case, employer seeks reversal of an order of the Board that increased claimant’s scheduled permanent disability award for Ms right leg to 18 percent. We affirm.

In 1968, claimant had a non-work-related accident, which resulted in a below-the-knee amputation of his right leg. In 1977, he went to work as a school custodian. He was able to satisfactorily perform the responsibilities of that job until 1986, when he was transferred to a position that required more walking and allowed him less time off his feet. He then developed a swelling and weeping out of his right…