Reeves v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance

Joan Reeves appeals a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Court denying her request for rehabilitation benefits to permit her to pursue a master’s degree in counseling. We affirm.

The sole issue raised is whether Reeves is eligible for a rehabilitation plan pursuant to § 39-71-2001, MCA (1993). Therefore we do not address the important issue discussed in the concurring opinion.

Joan Reeves injured her back in January 1994 while employed as a driver for United Parcel Service (UPS). After she reached maximum medical healing, she was restricted to work with medium physical demands, preventing…