Methodist Hospital of Kentucky v. Ratliff

CULLEN, Commissioner.

Annetta Ratliff, a licensed practical nurse, had an accident in her employment that caused a herniated invertebral disc. The Workmen’s Compensation Board awarded her compensation based on IS percent permanent partial disability. On her appeal to the circuit court judgment was entered setting aside the order of the board and remanding the case with directions to make an award for total permanent disability. The employer has appealed from that judgment.

Two doctors gave evidence, one by deposition and the other by a narrative report admitted by stipulation. Dr. Smith…