FACTS In January 1986, the claimant Lloyd Vernon (Vernon) injured [106 Nev. 128, Page 130] both his knees while employed as an ironworker in Las Vegas. In May 1986, SIIS released Vernon to work, but Vernon continued to complain of serious symptoms in both knees. Since Vernon applied for benefits from both the second and third employers, SIIS concludes, under Miville Vernon cannot seek any further compensation from SIIS. As a result, the appeals officer held that SIIS, not one of the out-of-state employers, was fully liable to compensate Vernon. Accordingly, we reverse the decision of the district court and remand the case with instructions that the district court shall direct SIIS to determine: whether the first left knee and second right knee injuries constitute part of the same disability; whether Vernon has received a final determination from the second employer regarding all benefits to which he may be entitled from the second employer; and, if Vernon has received such a final decision, the extent to which Vernon is entitled to further benefits from SIIS.

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