Jackel v. Peter Eckrich & Sons

HOFFMAN, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant Richard A. Jackel appeals the denial of his claim for the cost of prescription work shoes as an aspect of compensation for injuries he suffered during a work-related accident while employed by Peter Eckrich & Sons. The Industrial Board of Indiana (the Board) found that the cost of the prescription work shoes was speculative and would not limit or reduce Jackel's impairment.

The evidence relevant to this appeal discloses that an employee of Peter Eckrich & Sons, where Jackel worked, lost control of a large floor scrubber which tumbled down some stairs and…