The expert opinion may be accepted or rejected, in whole or in part. Dr. Nepola found clinical and surgical confirmation of an impingement condition. This resulted in surgery and permanent impairment. Buck meets his burden of proof on the causation issue. Industrial disability was defined in Diederich v. Tri-City Ry.
Industrial disability means loss of earning capacity.
Olson v. Goodyear Serv. Earning capacity is properly viewed in terms of the worker's present ability to earn in the competitive job market without regard to accommodations provided by the present employer. Dr. Nepola did not impose any permanent activity restrictions whatsoever, and following re-evaluation, Dr. Potaczek found no reason why he could not work as a truck driver. Still, Buck has residual symptoms that have been a factor in leaving two jobs. The employer shall furnish reasonable surgical, medical, dental, osteopathic, chiropractic, podiatric, physical rehabilitation, nursing, ambulance and hospital services and supplies for all conditions compensable under the workers' compensation law.