Steven Oakley v Central Transport Inc.
Release Date July 2, 2021 (Nov. 2020)
Venue: Scott County
Summary: Commission affirms PTD award against the Fund and 45% award with open medical against employer for cervical, thoracic, lumbar injuries and concussion from getting struck by trailer door. The experts disputed whether the extent of surgeries performed to cervical and thoracic spine were necessary, whether claimant sustained a new back injury, and the need for future medical. The ALJ found a combo due to prior conditions involving the neck (prior fusion) back and shoulder. The employer had paid about $457K in benefits prior to the award.
Inj. No. 10-109148
final award deny comp - affirm (mo.gov)
Cast
Byrne, ALJ
Rice
Barkett
Patt
Williams
Fonn
Vaught
Yazdi
DeGrange
Chabot
Shea
Hughes
Cordray
