Purdy v. American Mutual Liability Insurance

Smith, Judge.

In this workers’ compensation case, a claim for rehabilitation benefits was denied on the ground that a previously awarded lump-sum settlement precluded further compensation. We do not concur with any of the appellant’s reasons why the lump-sum settlement should not preclude further compensation; hence, we affirm.

The claimant here entered into a compensation agreement and thereafter requested a lump-sum settlement as well as rehabilitation benefits. The request for rehabilitation benefits was denied, and the claimant obtained an attorney to prosecute an appeal of that denial.…