Cordova v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State

Opinion by

Judge TAUBMAN.

In this workers' compensation proceeding, Ronnie L. Cordova (claimant) seeks review of the final order of the Industrial Claim Appeals Office (Panel) denying his petition to reopen. We affirm.

Claimant sustained a compensable back injury on April 9, 1996. His treating physician placed him at maximum medical improvement (MMI) on October 17, 1997, with a sixteen percent whole person medical impairment rating. Foundation Builders, Inc., and its insurer, American Compensation Insurance Co. (collectively employer), filed a final admission in accordance with the rating.…