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Donald Baldwin sustained a compensable left upper-extremity injury while working for Evers Construction Co., Inc. He sought increased permanent partial disability benefits, arguing his post-injury position at Evers did not provide overtime, leading to a lower average weekly wage compared to his pre-injury role. Evers countered that by statute, Mr. Baldwin was not entitled to increased benefits because his post-injury hourly rate of $21.00 exceeded his pre-injury rate of $17.35. The Court, relying on case law interpreting 'wages' as hourly rate of pay for hourly employees, denied Mr. Baldwin's claim for increased permanent partial disability benefits.
Baldwin, Donald v. Evers Construction Co., Inc. is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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Donald Baldwin sustained a compensable left upper-extremity injury while working for Evers Construction Co., Inc. He sought increased permanent partial disability benefits, arguing his post-injury position at Evers did not provide overtime, leading to a lower average weekly wage compared to his pre-injury role. Evers countered that by statute, Mr. Baldwin was not entitled to increased benefits because his post-injury hourly rate of $21.00 exceeded his pre-injury rate of $17.35. The Court, relying on case law interpreting 'wages' as hourly rate of pay for hourly employees, denied Mr. Baldwin's claim for increased permanent partial disability benefits.
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