Claim of Sola v. Corwin

Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed May 6, 2011, which ruled that claimant sustained a schedule loss of use and awarded workers’ compensation benefits.

Claimant injured his left foot while working for the employer and was awarded workers’ compensation benefits. Claimant’s treating physician concluded that claimant sustained a 35% schedule loss of use of the foot and the employer was directed to have an independent medical examination (hereinafter IME) conducted. On January 28, 2010, the employer had an IME done. However, the IME report was not completed and…