Gibson v. Kurt Manufacturing

Hannon, Judge.

The issues presented by this workers’ compensation case are whether the claimant, Michael Gibson, is entitled to vocational rehabilitation and whether a Workers’ Compensation Court can postpone a determination of a claimant’s loss of earning capacity until the claimant completes vocational rehabilitation. We find in the affirmative on both issues and, therefore, affirm in part and reverse in part the judgment of the review panel.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Gibson began working for Kurt Manufacturing, a metal fabrication company, in late June or early July 1991 after he graduated from high…