Holly Nursing Care Center v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State

Opinion by

Judge DAVIDSON.

Petitioner, Holly Nursing Care Center (employer), seeks review of a final order of the Industrial Claim Appeals Office (Panel) awarding Janet Berndt (claimant) permanent total disability benefits and future medical benefits without apportionment. We affirm.

Claimant injured her lower back when she slipped and fell off a chair while working for employer in October 1991. Prior to reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI) for this injury, claimant manifested an admitted occupational disease in February 1992 while working for the same employer. That disease was caused by…