Blackford v. State Accident Insurance Fund

Claimant injured his hack in January 1971 and again July 15, 1971 while working as a painter. Since the second injury he has not returned to work. He was 61 years old at the time of his injury. The issue on appeal is whether claimant is entitled to an award of permanent total disability.

*360A hearing was held August 2, 1972 and by order of the hearing officer claimant’s award was increased from lesser determination orders to 160 degrees (50 percent) permanent partial disability. The Workmen’s Compensation Board affirmed. The circuit court found him permanently totally disabled. State Accident…