Thompkins & Sons Lawn Spray v. Brooks

MILLS, Judge.

In this workers’ compensation appeal, the employer/carrier challenge the deputy commissioner’s award of permanent total disability benefits on the ground of inadequate job search. We affirm.

The claimant is a mentally retarded adult whose educational level is estimated at fourth grade and whose prospects for fur: ther educational development aré bleak. The industrial accident caused permanent injury to both legs, preventing the claimant from standing or sitting for more than one hour at a time. During the two years and one month between maximum medical improvement and the hearing…