Clayton v. Department of Labor & Industries

This case involves the claim of an injured workman against the department of labor and industries based upon an alleged aggravation of his condition subsequent to the closing of his original claim. He was allowed ten per cent of the maximum for unspecified disability, whereas he contended that he was entitled to an allowance of forty per cent.

While the testimony of the medical experts, given at the hearing before the joint board, was in conflict as to the cause of plaintiff’s physical condition, the basic facts are not in dispute. The situation presented by this case was well stated by the…