Wimmer v. Industrial Commission

OPINION

EUBANK, Presiding Judge.

Petitioner was injured in an industrial accident on September 10, 1964. His average monthly wage was set at $601.02. His loss of earning capacity was found to be 83.36%, and he was awarded loss of earning capacity compensation of $275.56.

After his injury, petitioner obtained his G.E.D. certificate, a bachelor’s degree, and a master’s degree; ultimately, he became a high school teacher. On June 27, 1974, the carrier filed a petition for rearrangement which was based on an allegation that petitioner did not have the same loss of earning capacity as originally…