Deleon v. Reinke Mfg. Co.
Annotate this CaseEmployee was injured during the course and scope of his employment with Employer. In 2010, the compensation court awarded Employee temporary total disability (TTD) benefits. In 2012, Employee filed two motions, one to compel payment of TTD benefits in compliance with the 2010 award, and the other to modify the 2010 compensation award for loss of earning capacity and entitlement to vocational rehabilitation benefits. In two orders entered on the same date, the compensation court found Employee was entitled to (1) receive TTD benefits after reaching maximum medical improvement for his physical injuries; (2) a waiting-time penalty, (3) an award of attorney fees, and (4) a loss of earning capacity and vocational rehabilitation evaluation carried out by a vocational rehabilitation counselor. The Supreme Court (1) dismissed for lack of jurisdiction Employer’s appeal with respect to the order directing the vocational rehabilitation counselor to perform an evaluation because the order was not final; and (2) affirmed in all respects the order of the compensation court enforcing the 2010 award.
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