Dobbs v. Villa Capri Restaurant

Plaintiff, Robert E. Dobbs, appeals from the determination of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board that plaintiff had lost a hand in a work-related accident and that he was, therefore, entitled to 215 weeks of specific loss benefits. MCL 418.361(2)(h); MSA 17.237(361)(2)(h). The appeal board’s decision reversed the finding of the hearing referee that plaintiff had lost an arm and was entitled to specific loss benefits for 269 weeks. MCL 418.361(2)(i); MSA 17.237(361)(2)(i).

MCL 418.361(2); MSA 17.237(361)(2), provides in pertinent part:

"In cases included in the following schedule, the…