Block v. State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Safety & Compensation Division

GOLDEN, Justice.

[T1] David Block suffered a work injury found to be compensable by the Workers' Compensation Division. A little more than two years after his injury, he applied for permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits. By statute, Block would be eligible for PPD benefits if, because of his work-related injury, there were no jobs available for him in Wyoming that paid at least ninety-five percent (95%) of his prior wage.1 A labor market survey indicated there were no jobs available fulfilling the statutory requirements for Block in Wyoming. After receiving the labor market survey, the…