Sinclair v. Shelter Construction Corp.

BENTON, Judge.

Guy M. Sinclair iiyured his eye in a work-related incident. He appeals from the Workers’ Compensation Commission’s award granting him permanent partial disability benefits but allowing his employer, Shelter Construction Corporation, a credit for his pre-existing, uncorrected visual acuity. Sinclair contends that he should have been awarded one hundred percent, rather than fifty percent, permanent partial disability. Although the commission did not err in granting a credit, we hold that the commission misapplied Rule 13 of the Rules of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation…