Boree Harvesting v. Sanders

The employer/carrier appeals from a final order awarding claimant permanent partial disability benefits based on a 75% loss of wage-earning capacity. Appellants contend that the deputy erred in the method used in computing the claimant’s earning capacity prior to the accident. We agree and reverse as to Point I.

Claimant suffered compensable injuries on March 25, 1978, resulting in a 12% permanent partial impairment to the body as a whole. The parties stipulated that claimant’s average weekly wage was $90.00. Claimant’s testimony supported this amount. However, the deputy found that claimant…