State ex rel. Dingus v. Quinn Development Co.

Claimant asserts that permanent total disability compensation should begin as of May 23, 1984 — the date of his application. Because the commission’s decision is supported by “some evidence,” claimant’s argument fails.

The May 14,1990 starting date coincides with the date of Dr. Ward’s report, on which the commission relied to award permanent total disability compensation. Ward’s report provides “some evidence” supporting the commission’s decision. That other evidence could have supported a different date is immaterial, since that evidence — namely the February 12, 1990 report of Dr. Emmanuel…