Schmid v. Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Ass'n

Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIR) and Custer County, Nebraska, appeal from a workers’ compensation award on rehearing to Harvey J. Schmid and contend that the compensation court erred (1) by finding that Schmid’s medical treatment and disability were compensable and (2) in the method of determining Schmid’s disability benefits.

STANDARD OF REVIEW

“Findings of fact made by the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court after rehearing have the same force and effect as a jury verdict in a civil case.... In testing the sufficiency of evidence to support findings of fact made…