Johnson v. North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance

SANDSTROM, Justice.

[¶ 1] Workforce Safety and Insurance (“WSI”) appeals from a district court judgment reversing its order denying a reapplication for disability benefits by Vernon Johnson, Jr. Because we conclude the administrative law judge (“ALJ”) could reasonably conclude Johnson failed to prove an actual wage loss caused by a significant change in his compensable medical condition, we reverse the judgment and reinstate WSI’s order.

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[¶ 2] In July 2003, Johnson submitted a claim to WSI for benefits for a May 2003 injury to his left leg and ankle that occurred while he was working as a…