Loss of Earning Power Upheld on Single Report

The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld a Workers Compensation Court's finding on loss of earning power based on a single vocational report, though several reports and conflicting evidence reflected greater loss. In Jackson v. Precision Builders, Inc. (A-05-1108, 07/11/2006) Jackson was employed by Precision Builders, Inc. on October 10, 2002, and was standing on a ladder moving lumber onto a roof at a worksite when he injured his lower back. On June 23, 2004, Jackson filed a petition in the Workers' Compensation Court asking for a hearing before the court and an award of benefits under the N...