USF Holland, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

I. INTRODUCTION

Claimant, Lawrence Baker, filed an application for adjustment of claim under the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. (West 2002)) for injuries he sustained while working for employer, USF Holland, Inc. Following a hearing on claimant’s section 19(b) petition (820 ILCS 305/19(b) (West 2002)), the arbitrator awarded claimant 17sh weeks’ temporary total disability (TTD) benefits and $4,095.49 in medical expenses, and ordered employer to authorize and pay for surgery. The Industrial Commission (Commission) modified the arbitrator’s decision, awarding claimant…