Polleys v. Georgia-Pacific Corp.

MEMORANDUM DECISION.

Albert J. Polleys appeals from a pro for-ma decree of the Superior Court, Washington County, affirming the Workers’ Compensation Commission’s dismissal of his petition to determine the extent of permanent impairment of his hearing. Polleys contends that the Commissioner erred in his factual determination that Polleys did not suffer a compensable injury.

Polleys had the burden of proving that he suffered a compensable injury. Because Polleys did not request further findings of fact pursuant to 39 M.R.S.A. § 99, we must presume that the Commissioner made all factual…