Presson v. Industrial Commission

PRESIDING JUSTICE BARRY

delivered the opinion of the court:

The petitioner, Margarette I. Presson, filed a petition for benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act (the Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.). The arbitrator awarded her temporary total disability (TTD) benefits, permanent total disability (PTD) benefits, and medical expenses. On review, the Industrial Commission affirmed the medical expenses award, but reduced both disability awards. The circuit court confirmed the Commission’s decision. The petitioner appeals.

At the hearing before the arbitrator, the…