Nesselrodt v. STATE COMPENSATION DEPARTMENT

The State Compensation Department appeals from a judgment of the circuit court ordering it to increase its award of compensation to the plaintiff.

The facts are not in dispute. ① In December, 1958, plaintiff injured the fingers of his left hand in an industrial accident, and was entitled to compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Law. The claim was closed in July, 1959, with an award for permanent partial disability equal in value to 29.31% loss of the function of the left arm.

In January, 1965, the plaintiff in a second industrial accident again injured his left arm, including his left…