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Plaintiff, Barbara Mathenia, sought workers' compensation benefits for a right thumb injury sustained while working for Milan Seating Systems. The trial court initially found a compensable injury with a date of May 13, 2004, and awarded 50% permanent partial disability to the right arm. On appeal, the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel affirmed the finding of a compensable injury but modified the date of injury to September 21, 2005, determining it to be a gradual injury based on the 'last day worked rule.' The panel also reduced the permanent partial disability award to 18% to the right arm, capped at six times the 3% medical impairment rating assessed by Dr. Joseph Boals, III, due to statutory limitations for injuries occurring after July 1, 2004.
Mathenia v. Milan Seating Systems is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Supreme Court. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Tennessee Supreme Court.
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Plaintiff, Barbara Mathenia, sought workers' compensation benefits for a right thumb injury sustained while working for Milan Seating Systems. The trial court initially found a compensable injury with a date of May 13, 2004, and awarded 50% permanent partial disability to the right arm. On appeal, the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel affirmed the finding of a compensable injury but modified the date of injury to September 21, 2005, determining it to be a gradual injury based on the 'last day worked rule.' The panel also reduced the permanent partial disability award to 18% to the right arm, capped at six times the 3% medical impairment rating assessed by Dr. Joseph Boals, III, due to statutory limitations for injuries occurring after July 1, 2004.
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