A-15-0102, Shantel Ervin v. Associated Staffing, Inc. (Appellant)
Workers' Compensation Court, Judge Michael K. High and Judge John R. Hoffert
Attorney for Appellant: Andrew R. Portis (Nubel Law Office)
Attorney for Appellee: No brief filed.
Civil Action: determination of temporary benefits
Action Taken by Trial Court: The trial awarded Ervin temporary total disability for May 13, 2013 through August 5, 2013, and temporary permanent disability from August 5, 2013 through April 11, 2014. The trial court found a 35% loss of earning power and awarded future medical treatment and a vocational rehabilitation evaluation to determine Ervin's ability to return to suitable employment.
Assignments of Error on Appeal: The appellant assigns that the trial court (1) applied the wrong legal standard and improperly awarded temporary permanent disability; (2) erroneously awarded future medical benefits; (3) erroneously granted vocational rehabilitation counselor services; and (4) miscalculated the dates of temporary disability.