St. Francis County v. Watlington

hThe Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) determined that Thomas J. “Tommy” Watlington was not entitled to wage loss but that he was entitled to a 10% permanent partial-disability rating. On appeal, St. Francis County and its insurance carrier argue the Commission’s decision that the employee is entitled to a 10% rating is in error and should be reversed. We disagree and affirm.

On October 31, 2011, appellee Deputy Sheriff Watlington sustained a compensa-ble injury while employed with the St. Francis County Sheriffs Department. In pursuit of a suspect, Watlington cut his face…