Miner v. M. Bruenger & Co.

Gernon, J.:

This is a workers compensation appeal. The trial court ruled that Leo J. Miner had a 30% permanent partial general bodily disability. The court also computed the amount of credit the Workers Compensation Fund (Fund) was entitled to receive pursuant to K.S.A. 44-510a, which provides for a reduction in compensation for prior compensable permanent injuries when a second injury which is compensable occurs. Miner appeals both rulings. We affirm.

FACTS

Miner was employed as a truck driver by M. Bruenger & Co., Inc. (MBC). On the day of this injury, October 5, 1987, Miner “put [his] truck…