Stell v. Industrial Commission

OPINION

WREN, Judge.

The question presented on this appeal is whether the Industrial Commission abused its discretion in denying petitioner’s request for commutation of compensation to a lump sum payment. We find that it did not.

On October 24, 1969, petitioner, S. W. Stell, suffered an industrial injury to his back. His claim for benefits under the Arizona Workmen’s Compensation Act was accepted by respondent insurance carrier. In June of 1971, the Commission entered an award for unscheduled permanent partial disability pursuant to A.R.S. § 23-1044(C), entitling petitioner to $160.30 per month.

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