Leuluaialii v. Department of Labor & Industries

¶1 While working for Franciscan Health Systems, Sinaipua Leuluaialii injured her right knee resulting in a permanent partial disability. She received benefits; however, the Department of Labor and Industries’ (Department) order erroneously compensated Leuluaialii for an injury to her right arm. The Department corrected this error by issuing a new order. Leuluaialii then appealed the new order and attempted to argue the merits of her award.

*675¶2 The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (Board) reversed the corrected order, stating that the Department did not have subject matter jurisdiction; the…