Boise Cascade Corp. v. Wattenbarger

Employer appeals an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board affirming the referee’s award of permanent total disability. We affirm.

Claimant suffered a compensable crushing injury to his chest in March, 1976. His claim was closed by a determination order in September, 1977, awarding 15 percent unscheduled permanent partial disability. He continued to suffer breathing problems and requested a hearing. By a stipulated settlement on February 17,1978, he agreed to accept an additional award of 17.5 percent unscheduled disability in lieu of pursuing his hearing rights. His breathing problems…