EBI Companies v. Grover

G & S Masonry and EBI Companies (EBI) seek review of a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) which awarded claimant permanent total disability and found EBI responsible.

Claimant was employed in a variety of capacities in the masonry business for approximately 39 years. At all times relevant to this proceeding he was self-employed. Workers’ compensation insurance was provided first by EBI and then by SAIF. In January, 1979, claimant was diagnosed as having degenerative osteoarthritis in both knees. The condition was work related, and EBI accepted and paid the claim. He was…