National Surety Corp. v. Martin

(After stating the foregoing facts.) The sole issue here is whether there is any evidence authorizing the Board of Workmen’s Compensation to compute the award under Code § 114-404 providing compensation for total incapacity to work rather than under Code §. 114-406 (o) providing, under scheduled specific injuries, for the loss of use of a leg. The weekly payments would be the same in either event; however, the maximum recovery under Code § 114-404 would be for a period of 350 weeks, whereas the maximum recovery under Code § 114-406 (o) would be for a period of ten weeks for total disability…