Special Indemnity Fund v. Trim

MEMORANDUM OPINION

GARRETT, Judge:

On January 29, 1992, the Workers’ Compensation Court awarded compensation benefits to Respondent Joe A. Trim (Claimant) for 45% permanent partial disability (PPD) to the body as a whole (neck and left shoulder). The trial court also found that at the time of this injury, Claimant was a previously physically impaired person by reason of a January, 1988, injury for disability of 10.8% to the body as a whole (27% right hand). The total amount of the award was $17,300.00, representing an increase of 20% PPD to the body as a whole. Petitioner Special Indemnity Fund…