M. M. Cohn Co. v. Haile

David Newbern, Judge.

In this workers’ compensation case the appellants ask us to reverse the award to the claimant because it is not supported by substantial evidence. The primary assertions of the appellants are (1) that the medical testimony proves the claimant’s functional disability is no more than 20%, and (2) the claimant has chosen to withdrawn from the labor market because she has reached retirement age and is eligible for social security benefits. .

The claimant was 62 years old when she fell as the result of slipping on an oily substance on the floor while she was at work as a…