Davis v. Kyle

ERVIN, Judge.

The claimant appeals the order of the deputy commissioner (dc), which held that the statute of limitations barred his claim for medical treatment. Because we conclude that the dc erroneously determined that certain evidence introduced by the claimant was irrelevant, we reverse and remand.

*1241The claimant injured his back in an industrial accident which occurred on September 3, 1981. He reached maximum medical improvement in 1982 and was given a disability rating of 0-10% impairment. In the present appeal, the claimant filed a claim for medical treatment and rehabilitative assistance…