Wood v. Industrial Commission

HAYS, Chief Justice.

On February 20, 1964, John A. Wood sustained an injury to his back while in the scope of his employment. After numerous hearings and interim awards, the Industrial Commission determined, on May 31, 1966, that Wood should be granted one hundred percent permanent disability, entitling him to compensation in the amount of $591.09 per month.

Up to and beyond the time of his final award, Wood complained of severe pain in his back. Drugs were prescribed to reduce the pain but he was unable to attain relief. His physicians, as a last alternative, recommended surgery, but his pain…