Orchid Cleaners v. Ford

BAILEY, Judge:

This case comes on for review of Trial Court’s award of 35% permanent partial disability to Respondent Velma Ruth Ford. Petitioner appealed the award to the Workers’ Compensation Court en banc, which sustained the award of the Trial Court. On appeal, Petitioner State Insurance Fund asserts the award to Respondent is not supported by competent medical evidence and prays for vacation of the previous award.

Respondent Velma Ruth Ford worked in a drapery business, cutting and pleating drapes, cleaning drapes, training new employees and cleaning the business’ drapery machines. Through…