Worker's Claim for Additional PPD Benefits While Receiving Treatment Deemed Timely

The Arkansas Court of Appeals overturned a decision by the Workers' Compensation Commission finding that the statute of limitations had run with respect to a worker’s claim for additional permanent partial disability benefits. Richard Cosner worked as a sales representative for C&J Forms and Labels Co. He suffered injuries in a car accident in December 2001. In September 2002, Cosner filed a request for permanent partial disability benefits and medical expenses for injuries to his knees, back and neck. An administrative law judge found Cosner was entitled to temporary tot...