State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Safety & Compensation Division v. Pickens

VOIGT, Justice.

[¶ 1] Bobby Joe Pickens (the claimant) sought permanent total disability benefits under the “odd lot” doctrine. The Workers’ Compensation Division (the Division) denied benefits and, after a contested ease hearing, the Medical Commission (the Commission) agreed with the Division. On appeal, the district court reversed the Commission and held that the claimant had proven his eligibility for odd lot treatment and awarded him permanent total disability benefits. The Division now appeals. We will reverse the district court and affirm the Commission’s denial of permanent total…