Walker v. Industrial Commission

CASE, Judge.

This appeal questions an award of The Industrial Commission of Arizona denying a Petition to Reopen.

On 17 August 1966, petitioner, while employed by New State Electric Co., sustained an injury to his lower back. He filed a claim with the Commission which resulted in a Findings and Award for Temporary Disability entered 27 February 1967. On 12 November 1967, petitioner filed a Petition to Reopen indicating that he would establish permanent disability as a result of his injury. The only medical testimony at the hearing did not support petitioner’s position. The Commission denied the…