Court Opinion

ID: 9787133
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-31 00:11:18.807914+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T07:36:52.544951
License: Public Domain

Shearing, J.,
concurring:
I agree with Chief Justice Maupin’s analysis of the law; however, I do not agree that a remand is required “for a more fact-intensive determination.”
The record is clear that Angel Tarango is employable in his present condition. SUS has already found that he is fully capable of employment, but is only restricted from lifting over fifty pounds. He has been compensated for this ten percent disability. He can work but just not at a job requiring lifting more than fifty pounds and not legally in this country. Therefore, he is not eligible for rehabilitation benefits.
I agree with the majority in affirming the judgment of the district court.