Bouge v. SDI Corp., Inc.

Opinion by

Judge CASEBOLT.

In this workers’ compensation case, the issue is whether claimant, Edward Bogue, is entitled to an award of a wheelchair-accessible van as a compensable medical benefit. We affirm the Panel’s order which determined that the evidence, findings of fact, and applicable legal authority do not support such a conclusion.

The facts are essentially undisputed. As a result of a work accident, claimant was ren dered an incomplete quadriplegic. Employer admitted liability for permanent total disability.

At the time of the hearing, claimant testified that he lived at a nursing home…