Doctor's Inconsistent Report Couldn't Support Award of PTD

An Ohio Appellate Court ruled that a medical report did not constitute “some evidence” to support an award of permanent total disability benefits to a factory worker, as the doctor had issued inconsistent opinions on the patient's ability to work. Case: State ex rel Honda of America v. Industrial Commission, No. 16AP-19, 12/12/2017, published. Facts and procedural history: Clifford Ball injured his back while working on an assembly line for Honda of America. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation accepted his injuries as compensable. Ball underwent four surgeries aft...