Averitt Express, Inc. v. Gilley

Wendell L. Griffen, Judge.

On November 27, 2007, the Workers’ Compensation Commission found that Gary Gilley had sustained 12% permanent physical impairment and 20% wage-loss disability. Averitt Express, Inc., and its carrier, American Casualty Company, challenge both the physical-impairment rating and the award of wage-loss disability, contending that neither decision is supported by substantial evidence. We affirm, as both awards are supported by substantial evidence.

Facts

At the time of the hearing, appellee was age fifty-nine and had a high school diploma. He had two years of military…