Gencorp Polymer Products v. Landers

I agree with the majority’s view that there is substantial evidence to support the Commission’s finding of a causal connection between the claimant’s injury and her employment. I disagree, however, with the majority’s view that the administrative law judge exceeded his authority in reserving the issue of temporary disability for the period of time between February 1, 1989, and June 10,1989. The majority is of course right in saying that the Commission has a duty to make findings of fact and to decide the issues presented to it. It is also true that the claimant had the burden of proof.

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