In re Jean

The petitioner, Norman Jean, seeks a writ of certiorari to review the decision of the New Hampshire Department of Labor denying his claim for a permanent partial impairment award. We reverse and remand.

The petitioner suffered a serious back injury in 1982 while he was employed by the respondent, Lechmere Sales. He currently receives total disability benefits and has received a permanent impairment award based on loss of use of his left leg. In 1992, a physician selected by the respondent produced a report that indicated impairment of the petitioner’s right leg. The petitioner sought an…