JOJOLA v. FRESENIUS MEDICAL CLINIC

No. 29,217.

243 P.3d 755 (2010)

2010-NMCA-101

Roberta JOJOLA, Worker-Appellant, v. FRESENIUS MEDICAL CLINIC, Albuquerque Acutes, and CNA, Employer/Insurer-Appellees.

Court of Appeals of New Mexico.

September 21, 2010.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David S. Proffit , Albuquerque, NM, for Appellant.

Allen, Shepherd, Lewis, Syra & Chapman, P.A., Kimberly A. Syra , Amy M. Cardwell , Albuquerque, NM, for Appellees.


OPINION

GARCIA, Judge.

{1} The question before us is whether the workers' compensation judge (WCJ) erred in not combining a work-related impairment of Worker's left leg with a preexisting impairment in Worker's right leg to award scheduled benefits for the right leg impairment. We conclude there was no error and affirm the WCJ's decision.

BACKGROUND

{2} Worker is a licensed practical nurse who injured her left...

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