Pamela Thomas v. Murray, Inc.

In this appeal, the employer insists the award of permanent partial disability benefits based on 3 percent to the right arm and 15 percent to the left arm is excessive and should be reduced to one based on 1 percent to the right arm and 5 percent to the left. As discussed below, the panel has concluded the award of permanent partial benefits should be modified to one based on its functional equivalent, 22.5 percent to both arms, and affirmed.