Public Supply Co. v. Mucker

ROBERT DICK BELL, Judge.

T1 On July 18, 2005, Respondent, Kerry Mucker (Claimant), injured bis right hand and arm while working for Petitioner, Public Supply Company (Employer). Claimant underwent surgery that day and received follow-up care from a different physician. He was eventually referred to Dr. Thomas Howard, who caused Claimant to undergo physical therapy. Dr. Howard released Claimant to work in September, 2005, and rated the permanent partial disability (PPD) of Claimant's right hand at 5%. Claimant thereafter consulted Dr. John W. Ellis, who rated Claimant's right hand having much…