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Kenneth D. Roberson appealed a worker's compensation decision by the Lawrence County Circuit Court, which awarded 95% permanent partial disability for his right eye but denied further temporary total benefits and compensation for his entire visual field. Roberson argued for revived temporary total disability benefits post-termination and full visual field impairment. The Tennessee Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's judgment, ruling that temporary total disability benefits conclude upon maximum medical recovery and scheduled member benefits are exclusive. The court also denied the defendants' motion for a frivolous appeal.
Roberson v. Loretto Casket Co. is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Supreme Court. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Tennessee Supreme Court.
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Kenneth D. Roberson appealed a worker's compensation decision by the Lawrence County Circuit Court, which awarded 95% permanent partial disability for his right eye but denied further temporary total benefits and compensation for his entire visual field. Roberson argued for revived temporary total disability benefits post-termination and full visual field impairment. The Tennessee Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's judgment, ruling that temporary total disability benefits conclude upon maximum medical recovery and scheduled member benefits are exclusive. The court also denied the defendants' motion for a frivolous appeal.
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