The issue in this workers' compensation case is whether a claimant who voluntarily leaves the work force and thereafter becomes totally disabled by a compensable injury is entitled to permanent total disability (PTD) benefits. We hold that, before a claimant is entitled to PTD benefits, the claimant must establish that, but for the compensable injury, she is or would be willing to seek regular gainful employment...
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