Larson v. Cigna Insurance

Carl Larson appeals the September 1995 judgment of the Workers’ Compensation Court denying his claim for permanent total disability benefits for his work related hernia condition.

We reverse and remand.

On appeal, Larson raises several issues which we have consolidated and restate as follows:

1. Did substantial evidence exist to support the Workers’ Compensation Court’s finding that Larson had a reasonable prospect for employment within his normal labor market, thus precluding him from receiving permanent total disability benefits?

2. Did the Workers’ Compensation Court err in not applying Brurud…