Aguiar v. J. R. Simplot Co.

Claimant seeks reversal of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board which held that his proposed surgery was not reasonable and necessary, that the claim was not prematurely closed and that claimant had suffered no permanent partial disability. We reverse and remand.

On March 31, 1983, while employed by respondent, claimant was injured when an aluminum irrigation pipe fell on his right foot. The first treating physician was Dr. Carpenter, who diagnosed a ligament injury, which he treated with injections and casting. In June, claimant re-injured his foot while cleaning cattle pens. After…