Shapiro v. State Ex Rel. Worker's Compensation Division

BROWN, Justice.

This appeal results from the granting of additional worker’s compensation benefits under § 27-12-405(d), W.S.1977 (June 1983 Replacement). Appellant Edward Shapiro applied for and received additional benefits from the district court, but did not agree with the computation method used by the court.

We will affirm.

Appellant raises a single issue:

“Is the proper date to measure entitlement for additional benefits pursuant to W.S. 27-12-405(d) for an employee with continued zero earning power the date of the original injury?”

Appellant suffered a major heart attack on June 30, 1977,…