Griffiths v. Andy's Body & Frame, Inc.

OPINION

BRYNER, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Robert Griffiths worked as an auto body repairman before developing hand and wrist symptoms that made it difficult for him to work. He filed an injury report and workers' compensation claim for carpal tunnel syndrome in 2001 and had surgery on both hands. Griffiths applied and was initially found eligible for reemployment benefits, but his employer later petitioned to modify this eligibility determination. After a hearing, the board ruled that Griffiths was no longer eligible for benefits because his employer's medical examiner had found no permanent…