Schmidt v. North Dakota Workers' Compensation Bureau

LEVINE, Justice.

The North Dakota Workers’ Compensation Bureau (the Bureau) appeals from a district court judgment reversing the Bureau’s denial of home nursing care benefits to Marvin Schmidt. We affirm the district court judgment.

On November 21, 1985, Marvin suffered severe burns to fifty percent of his body, including his entire back, his arms and hands, his buttocks and legs, as well as his scalp and face. He was hospitalized until December 13, 1985.

Upon release from the hospital, Marvin required considerable home care, including special ointment and bandages for the burn areas which…