Doctors' Reports Saying Worker Had Ability to Work Could Still Form Basis for PTD Award

An Ohio appellate court ruled that the reports of two doctors constituted substantial evidence to support the Industrial Commission’s determination that a worker was permanently and totally disabled, even though the doctors said he was still capable of some work. Case: State ex rel Navistar v. Industrial Commission, No. 16AP-776, 08/23/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Gary E. Bisdorf worked for Navistar Inc., a self-insured employer. He injured his left knee while at work in 1971 and injured his right shoulder while at work in 2001. Bisdorf had two shoulder surgeries in ...