State Compensation Fund v. Industrial Commission

OPINION

WREN, Judge.

This review by certiorari questions the sufficiency of the evidence to support an Industrial Commission award reopening respondent’s claim on the basis that he had sustained an “additional” disability. We find the evidence does not support the award.

On March 24, 1971, respondent, Hector Hernandez, suffered an industrial back injury, diagnosed as a superficial laceration of his right back and a traumatic myositis. His claim for workmen’s compensation benefits was accepted by petitioner insurance carrier, and benefits continued until terminated by Notice of Claim Status…