The worker's estate appealed two Case Manager decisions denying entitlement for chronic pain disability and loss of earnings (LOE) benefits after a permanent work disruption.
The worker had sustained multiple fractures after falling from scaffolding in 2012 and later developed chronic pain.
The Appeals Resolution Officer denied the chronic pain disability claim, finding that the worker's degree of pain was consistent with his organic findings, failing to meet the policy criteria.
However, the Officer allowed the appeal regarding LOE benefits, finding that the worker was entitled to partial LOE benefits following his permanent layoff in December 2015, as his compensable injuries partially contributed to his wage loss.
The appeal was allowed in part.
