Williams v. American Surety Co.

SMITH, CULVER, Associate Judge.

The Petitioner, Aaron Williams, was severely burned in the course of his employment, was hospitalized approximately nine months, and underwent extensive medical care, both at the hospital and at his home after his discharge. Respondents furnished hospital and medical care, paid petitioner 68 weeks for temporary total disability, and 227)4 weeks permanent partial disability, a total of 295)4 weeks compensation.

Upon the hearing of Petitioner’s claim for additional benefits, the Deputy Commissioner found, among other things, that Claimant was entitled to 54)4 weeks…