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Jacob E. Warren, an employee, suffered a compensable back injury in March 1993 while working for American Holding Company. He initially received 12.5 percent permanent partial disability benefits. After his condition worsened and he was permanently laid off in February 1997, Warren filed a complaint seeking reconsideration of his disability award. The trial court found him totally and permanently disabled and awarded 400 weeks of permanent total benefits. On appeal, the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel modified the award, holding that under Tenn.Code Ann. § 50-6-207(4)(A)(i), benefits for injuries occurring before age 60 are payable until the employee reaches 65. The award was reduced to 195 weeks of permanent total disability benefits.
Warren v. American Holding Co. 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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Jacob E. Warren, an employee, suffered a compensable back injury in March 1993 while working for American Holding Company. He initially received 12.5 percent permanent partial disability benefits. After his condition worsened and he was permanently laid off in February 1997, Warren filed a complaint seeking reconsideration of his disability award. The trial court found him totally and permanently disabled and awarded 400 weeks of permanent total benefits. On appeal, the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel modified the award, holding that under Tenn.Code Ann. § 50-6-207(4)(A)(i), benefits for injuries occurring before age 60 are payable until the employee reaches 65. The award was reduced to 195 weeks of permanent total disability benefits.
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