Herrera-Gallegos v. H & H Delivery Service, Inc.

Leben, J.:

Tracy Herrera-Gallegos hurt her back badly while moving a heavy box for H & H Delivery. Both the administrative law judge and the Workers Compensation Board concluded that she was permanently and totally disabled, meaning that she was unable to engage in any substantial or gainful employment.

Her employer argues that the Board’s decision was based on flawed evidence, that her failure to seek out other employment opportunities negates her right to an award, and that she shouldn’t have been given an award for future medical expenses where no evidence demonstrated a need for ongoing…