Smith v. Amalgamated Sugar Company

Following a compensable injury to his wrist, claimant ultimately received a determination order in April 1973, awarding him 22.5 degrees permanent partial disability. Claimant experienced continuing pain and swelling in his wrist during the following months. In August 1973 claimant: (1) was examined by a doctor who recommended surgery to relieve the pain; and (2) requested a hearing on the April determination order. The referee, Workmen’s Compensation Board and circuit court all successively determined that claimant was entitled to additional temporary total disability payments and additional…