Dorman v. B & W Construction Co.

SMITH, Judge.

Charles A. Dorman (claimant) seeks review of a final order of the Industrial Claim Appeals Office (Panel) which affirmed a hearing officer’s order denying claimant’s petition to reopen. We set aside the order and remand with directions.

Claimant’s petition to reopen because of a change of condition was supported by his testimony and the opinion of Dr. Harder. Dr. Harder estimated that claimant’s permanent disability had increased by two percent. In addition, both claimant and Dr. Harder testified that claimant’s general physical condition had worsened.

The petition to reopen was…