Newberg v. Cash

McDonald, judge.

This is a workers’ compensation case which presents the question of whether, upon a reopening, partial permanent disability (PPD) benefits may be awarded and made payable retroactively to the date after temporary total disability (TTD) payments were terminated. Under the specific facts and circumstances of this case, it is our opinion that PPD was properly awarded upon reopening. However, we conclude that payment of the award should have been ordered to commence as of the date the motion to reopen was filed and continue for a period of 425 weeks.

The Workers’ Compensation Board…