OLIVAS v. STATE EX REL. WORKERS' SAFETY AND COMPENSATION DIVISION

No. 05-79.

130 P.3d 476 (2006)

2006 WY 29

In the Matter of the Worker's Compensation Claim of: David E. OLIVAS, Appellant (Petitioner), v. STATE of Wyoming, ex rel., WYOMING WORKERS' SAFETY AND COMPENSATION DIVISION, Appellee (Respondent).

Supreme Court of Wyoming.

March 16, 2006.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Representing Appellant: David M. Gosar of Jackson, Wyoming.

Representing Appellee: Patrick J. Crank, Attorney General; John W. Renneisen, Deputy Attorney General; Steven R. Czoschke, Senior Assistant Attorney General; and Michael N. Thatcher, Student Intern. Argument by Mr. Thatcher.

Before HILL, C.J., and GOLDEN, KITE, VOIGT, and BURKE, JJ.


HILL, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1] David E. Olivas (Olivas) suffered a work-related injury, and temporary total disability benefits were approved. After receiving a permanent partial impairment rating, he applied for permanent partial disability benefits. The Workers' Safety and Compensation Division (the Division) denied benefits on the grounds that Olivas had not been actively seeking work. After a contested case hearing,...

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