Combs v. Kelly Logging

BISTLINE, Justice.

Claimant Glenn Combs back was injured in an industrial accident while removing “wrappers” on a loaded log hauling truck. Combs subsequently underwent surgery for a herniated disc. All doctors involved agreed that Combs suffers a partial permanent impairment rating of 10 percent. Combs’ primary argument is that the Commission erred in awarding a permanent partial disability equivalent to only 35 percent of the whole person, and should have found that he falls into the “odd-lot” category. Although we cannot agree with Combs’ contention that he is an “odd-lot” worker as a…