Epling v. Four B & C Coal Co.

STUMBO, Judge:

This appeal arises from a workers’ compensation claim filed by appellant, Michael R. Epling (hereinafter “Epling”). Epling was awarded benefits based upon 50% occupational disability, which was apportioned equally between appellees, Four B & C Coal Company, Inc., and Special Fund, Vicki G. Newberg, Acting Director of Special Fund (hereinafter “Four B & C”, and “Special Fund,” respectively), and a rehabilitation evaluation was also ordered. Epling appealed from the decision of appel-lee, Administrative Law Judge, Irene Steen (hereinafter “AU”), to the Workers’ Compensation Board…