Matter of Compensation of Morris

Seeking an award of permanent total disability, claimant, a 59-year-old woman, appeals from the order of the Workers’ Compensation Board awarding her 75 percent permanent unscheduled disability.

Claimant first injured her back while working as a fry cook in March, 1973. After returning to work, she reinjured her back in April, 1973. After the initial diagnosis of lumbosacral strain in May, 1973, two other doctors recommended a myelogram, which revealed nerve root irritation and a protruding lumbosacral disc. As a result of these injuries, claimant was awarded 20 percent unscheduled permanent…