State Ex Rel. Wyoming Workers' Safety & Compensation Division v. Baldwin

VOIGT, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1] Carl L. Baldwin (Baldwin) suffered a work-related injury and temporary total disability benefits were approved. After receiving a permanent partial impairment rating, Baldwin applied for permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits 1 The Workers Safety and Compensation Division (the Division) denied benefits on the ground that he could return to his previous employment. A contested case hearing was held, after which the hearing examiner reversed the Division's decision and awarded Baldwin PPD benefits. The district court affirmed and the Division has appealed to this…