State ex rel. ABF Freight System, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

{¶ 1} Appellant-claimant Charles E. Anders’s workers’ compensation claim has been allowed for sprain and osteoarthritis of the left hand. In 1990, claimant underwent surgical arthrodesis of the left thumb with internal fixation, using two Steinman pins and bone grafting for fusion of the carpometacarpal joint. A 1993 award of 11 percent permanent partial disability was increased to 14 percent in 1999.

{¶ 2} On October 12, 1999, claimant moved appellee Industrial Commission of Ohio for a loss-of-use award pursuant to R.C. 4123.57(B). Three medical reports were before the district hearing…