Franklin v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

KINGSLEY, J.

Petitioner, born in 1922, injured his back on December 28, 1957, in the course of his employment as sales manager for respondent Sues, Young and Brown, Inc. Temporary disability was furnished for the maximum of 240 weeks. He has had extensive medical treatment, including five spinal surgeries. On October 20, 1969, the referee issued an award for 100 percent permanent disability. On December 5, 1969, the appeals board granted a reconsideration and directed that petitioner be examined by an independent medical examiner. Purportedly on the basis of that report, the board…