Wood v. Jackson Township

The opinion of the court was delivered by

LINTNER, J.A.D.

Petitioner, Wayne Wood, suffered a compensable injury. An Order Approving Settlement was entered on June 25, 2002, awarding him 100% of total permanent disability with second injury fund participation, N.J.S.A 34:15-95. At the time of his injury, Wayne’s wages were $900 per week, entitling him to a compensation rate from respondent, Jackson Township, of $539 per week for 225 weeks, commencing March 19, 2002, and ending July 11, 2006. Because Wayne was receiving Social Security disability benefits, respondent was entitled to a credit,…