Opinion ID: 1427838
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 13

Heading: Total Temporary Disability

Text: Dr. Verhoogen testified that Claimant had stabilized as of November 11, 1982 except with respect to his sacroiliac injuries and his right ankle, and that Claimant required no further treatment. The Spokane panel concluded after its February 28, 1983 examination that Claimant had stabilized and, at that time, rated Claimant as permanently disabled to the extent of 35% of the whole man. Based upon that panel report, Employer ceased total temporary disability payments as of the end of March, 1983. Based upon Dr. Verhoogen's statement that he recommended no further treatment of Claimant as of November, 1982, based upon the panel's determination that Claimant's condition had stabilized, and based upon Employer's decision to pay total temporary disability benefits through March, but no later, the Commission concludes that the period of recovery ended March 31, 1983.