Blankenship v. Atlantic Steel Company

Stolz, Judge.

On June 9,1972, the claimant sustained a job-related injury to his right knee. He was paid 52 weeks compensation for total incapacity based on his average weekly wage as provided by Code Ann. § 114-406. On June 9, 1973, compensation payments of $50 per week were commenced in lieu thereof for 75% specific member disability of the leg pursuant to Code Ann. § 114-406 (o). On or about June 5, 1973, the claimant suffered a fall when his right leg gave way. This fall was not related to the claimant’s employment in any way. In fact, the claimant did not return to work at any time after…