Bell v. State Compensation Commissioner

Woods, Judge :

Bennie Bell, on June 3, 1926, received certain severe injuries to his pelvis and urethra, which he claims has rendered him totally and permanently disabled. He was first given a 25% permanent disability rating, and this was increased from time to time until December 14, 1931, when the award was finally fixed at a 75% permanent disability. Upon subsequent application for a permanent total rating, the commissioner, on March 9, 1932, advised claimant that he had been fully compensated and that the claim stood closed as of date of last payment. In June, an effort was made to re-open…