Keeler v. Industrial Commission

OPINION

JACOBSON, Judge.

Essentially two questions are raised in this Special Action — Industrial Commission. The first is whether the evidence supports the hearing officer’s decision refusing to waive the untimely filing of a workmen’s compensation claim. The second related question is whether the award makes the requisite specific findings of material fact.

On April 17, 1977, petitioner/employee, Dan F. Keeler, filed a workmen’s compensation claim for benefits arising out of a gradual industrial injury, obstructive lung disease. The carrier denied the claim and petitioner requested a hearing.…