Speegle v. Dobbs Bros.

The claimant, James A. Speegle, appeals from a decision by the trial court awarding him permanent partial disability for a job-related injury to his left eye. Since the facts in this workmen's compensation case are without dispute, the question before us is one of law. We must determine on appeal to what extent, if any, the claimant's pre-existing condition should affect his compensation award.

The facts indicate that the claimant was employed as a woodcutter by Dobbs Brothers (Dobbs) in late 1983. At the time of his employment, the claimant suffered from a pre-existing condition which had…