Ramirez v. Excel Corp.

Rulon, J.:

Respondent Excel Corporation (Excel) appeals from a decision of the Workers Compensation Board awarding claimant Gaspar Ramirez a work disability in excess of his functional impairment rating. We reverse and remand the cause with directions.

Claimant was employed by respondent as an inside meat skirt trimmer. On August 16, 1994, Dr. Pedro A. Murati examined claimant and diagnosed him with having a bilateral bicipital tendinitis, bilateral tennis elbow, and trigger fingers of the left third, fourth, and fifth digits. Claimant subsequently had nerve conduction studies performed which…