Balbuze v. Industrial Commission

CASE, Judge.

The petitioner questions the lawfulness of an award and findings of the Industrial Commission issued on July 27, 1970, affirming the award for compensable claim and temporary disability issued by the hearing officer on May 20, 1970.

Unquestionably petitioner suffered a compensable injury as the result of a fall on November 10, 1969. The issue presented is whether he is entitled to only temporary disability benefits as provided in the award, or in addition thereto, permanent disability benefits.

While under treatment for the November 10th injury petitioner was found to have a…