Repass v. Workers' Compensation Division

McGRAW, Justice.

Two workers’ compensation claimants who suffered back injuries disagreed with the initial disability ratings granted them by the Workers’ Compensation Division and appealed. In each case, the Office of Judges found that examinations conducted under one examination model were unreliable, and granted the claimants higher disability ratings. The employer in each case appealed, and the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board found the questioned method of examination to be valid, and reinstated the original awards granted by the Workers’ Compensation Division. The claimants appeal,…