Shipley v. Ala Moana Hotel

RAMIL, Justice.

In this workers’ compensation case, Claimant-Appellant Susean Shipley (Claimant) appeals 1 the decision and order of the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board (LIRAB) denying compensation for attendant care services and ordering reimbursement. On appeal, Claimant contends that: (1) her attendant care services are “constantly necessary” and payable under HRS § 386-23; and (2) the LIRAB abused its discretion in ordering reimbursement. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the LIRAB’s decision and order.

I. BACKGROUND

Claimant sustained an industrial injury to her lower…