Court Opinion

ID: 9508113
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-06 21:28:15.413537+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T09:07:28.074622
License: Public Domain

MR. JUSTICE MORRISON,
concurring in part and dissenting in part.
The Workers’ Compensation Court found that claimant was totally disabled but that his disability was “temporary” for the reason that back surgery might improve his condition. I agree with the majority opinion that claimant need not undergo back surgery and is ready to be evaluated. The Workers’ Compensation Court found claimant to be totally disabled and I would affirm this holding but reverse a determination that surgical improvement could improve his status as being irrelevant.
The issue of total disability was resolved by the lower court. The case should be remanded for a determination on whether claimant is entitled to a lump sum after the appropriate plan is submitted.