Strmich v. Department of Labor & Industries

Following an injury to his right arm, sustained while engaged in extrahazardous employment, respondent filed a claim for compensation with the department of labor and industries. Being dissatisfied with an allowance of six degrees permanent partial disability made by the department, he appealed to the superior court, which allowed compensation for five additional degrees. This allowance was paid, and the claim closed by the department.

Subsequently, the case having been reopened, a claim for additional compensation was denied by the joint board. Respondent appealed from this ruling to the…