Benson v. Industrial Commission

STEVENS, Judge.

The petitioner, Estelle L. Benson, sustained a compensable industrial injury when she fell on 13 July 1967. Her claim was seasonably processed and assigned Claim No. BE 29791. Her attending physician was Juan E. Fonseca, M.D., a neurosurgeon. On 20 December 1970 the Commission entered its “findings and award establishing average monthly wage” to be $217.78. The award was signed by two Commissioners, it contained a 20-day clause and it became final.

On 22 November 1968 Dr. Fonseca advised the Commission “she is being released to return to regular work as of 11/25/68.” This was…