Indemnity Insurance Co. of North America v. Loftis

Carlisle, Judge.

In his award the deputy director apparently concluded that the claimant’s disability was largely, if not entirely, of a-psychic nature. He said: “Psychic disorders have not been considered within the purview of the workmen’s compensation law. There is no evidence in the record to indicate that the psychic complaints of the claimant am connected with the original accident and injury.” This statement shows a b^sic misinterpretation of the facts and misconception of the law. The claimant was being paid compensation under an agreement entered into between him-and the employer,…