Teague v. C & J Chemical Co.

Although I have seen many workers’ compensation appeals in which the Commission’s decision was supported by much stronger substantial evidence, I agree to affirm this case with one exception. Therefore, I must dissent on that point.

The law judge allowed spousal nursing benefits from September 13, 1985, through December 6, 1985, but the Commission reversed this on the basis that the claim had been withdrawn and the law judge made an award for those benefits anyway. However, the Commission did allow spousal nursing benefits from July 3, 1985, to September 12, 1985, but reduced the hours allowed…