Rash v. HEARTLAND CEMENT CO.

Pierron J.:

Heartland Cement Company (Heartland) and its insurance carrier, Sentry Insurance, appeal the decision of the Workers Compensation Board (Board) awarding Larry Jo Rash workers compensation benefits based on a 65% work disability. Heartland argues the Board erred in not limiting Rash’s benefits to a 16% functional impairment rating because Rash failed to ac cept accommodated employment. Heartland also argues that die Board erred in failing to allow an offset for Rash’s retirement benefits. We find the evidence submitted supports the Board’s findings and affirm.

Rash had worked for…