E.N.T. Associates v. Collentine

The question on appeal is whether, in a review-reopening proceeding, the industrial commissioner may rely solely upon a claimant’s uncorroborated testimony that his earning capacity has decreased in allowing additional industrial disability benefits. The district court concluded the industrial commissioner’s award of additional benefits was supported by substantial evidence. We affirm.

The respondent, Marvin Collentine, suffered a herniated disc while employed as an otolaryngologist with the petitioner, E.N.T. Associates. Collentine received the injury while helping operating room staff move a…