Pitts v. State Accident Insurance Fund

The only issue in this workers’ compensation case is the extent of claimant’s permanent disability. Claimant was initially awarded 35 percent unscheduled disability by the Closing & Evaluation Division of the Workers’ Compensation Board. Claimant requested a hearing and the referee increased the award to 65 percent unscheduled disability. This award was affirmed by the Workers’ Compensation Board but was increased by the circuit court, which found claimant to be totally and permanently disabled. The State Accident Insurance Fund appeals. Claimant has made no appearance in this court.

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