SAIF Corp. v. Rapaich

SAIF seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board that awarded 54 percent permanent partial disability and awarded an out-of-compensation attorney fee. We affirm.

Claimant injured his finger at work. The claim was closed and a determination order awarded scheduled permanent partial disability (PPD). SAIF paid the full award to claimant. On reconsideration, the Department of Insurance and Finance reduced the award to 47 percent. Claimant requested a hearing on the reconsideration order. The Board ordered an increase in claimant’s award to 54 percent. The order also provided for…