Claim of Fletcher v. Ray Weil Chevrolet Corp.

Appeal from an amended decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed July 25, 1985.

Claimant was disabled by occupational dermatitis, a severe skin irritation caused by an adverse reaction to grease and oil in his occupation as an auto mechanic. His condition was found to be compensable and he was paid benefits from 1959 until 1964. Although no further time was lost or compensation paid, claimant continued receiving medical treatment every 4 to 6 weeks and, in 1976, was classified "permanently partially disabled” due to his dermatitis. Claimant’s case was never closed and in 1977 was…