Wilson v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State

Opinion by

Judge DAILEY.

In this workers' compensation case against Falcon School District No. 49 and its insurer, Western Guarantee Fund (collectively employer), Mary Ann Wilson (claimant) seeks review of a final order of the Industrial Claim Appeals Office (Panel) denying her additional permanent partial disability benefits. The denial was based on her failure to overcome the medical impairment rating of the physician performing the Division-sponsored independent medical examination (DIME). 'We affirm.

Claimant sustained a compensable back injury in 2000 and reached maximum medical improvement…