Watson v. Universal Ceramics, Inc.

Blackburn, Judge.

This is the second appearance of this case before this tribunal. The appellant, James W. Watson, sustained a work-related injury to his left arm on November 13, 1981, which resulted in the amputation of the arm below the elbow. Thereafter, he was fitted for and used a prosthetic device. However, since his amputation, he has continued to experience a generalized pain syndrome involving the stump of the arm. Watson has been paid income benefits by the appellees, Universal Ceramics, Inc. (Universal), his employer, and Commercial Union Insurance Companies, Universal’s workers’…