National Fruit Product v. Crespin

Opinion by

Judge ROY.

In this workers’ compensation case, the sole issue on appeal is whether permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits may be offset against permanent total disability (PTD) benefits awarded upon a reopening of the claim. National Fruit Product and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (collectively insurer) contend that they are entitled to an offset against future payment of PTD benefits of previously paid PPD benefits on the basis that both are paid for a loss of future earning capacity and it would be inequitable to permit claimant to retain both. ■ We disagree and affirm. '

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