CLAIM NO. E704960
Before the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission
OPINION FILED DECEMBER 1, 1998
Upon review before the FULL COMMISSION, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.
Claimant appeared Pro Se.
Respondent represented by MICHAEL MAYTON, Attorney at Law, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Decision of Administrative Law Judge: Vacated and Remanded
[1] OPINION AND ORDER
[2] Claimant appeals an opinion and order filed by the Administrative Law Judge on June 16, 1998. In that opinion and order the Administrative Law Judge found that:
[3] After conducting a de novo review of the entire record, we find that the Administrative Law Judge’s June 16, 1998, decision must be vacated and that this claim must be remanded to the Administrative Law Judge for additional findings. The Administrative Law Judge’s opinion fails to provide any analysis and support for the findings of fact and conclusions of law on which he relies to support his decision. We are of the opinion that the Administrative Law Judge should fully develop findings of fact and conclusions of law. Therefore, we remand this matter back to the Administrative Law Judge and direct him to more fully set forth findings of fact and conclusions of law on which he relies to support his decision. Consequently, we make no findings on the merits of this claim at this time. [4] IT IS SO ORDERED.1. The employer-employee relationship existed between the parties on April 22, 1997.
2. The Respondent stipulated that Claimant sustained a gradual onset carpal tunnel injury while employed by the Respondent, which manifested itself on or about April 22, 1997.
3. All reasonable and necessary related medical expenses have been paid and/or continuing to be paid.
4. The Claimant has been paid temporary total disability benefits up to the date of her maximum healing period October 17, 1997.
5. The Claimant drew unemployment compensation benefits commencing when she reached her maximum healing period and continuing until April 17, 1998.
6. When considering Claimant’s education, prior work experience, and her ability to earn wages equal to or greater than those being earned at the time of her injury, she would not be entitled to vocational rehabilitation benefits.
7. Claimant, having reached her maximum healing period on October 17, 1997, as certified by her attending physician, is not entitled to additional temporary total disability benefits.
ELDON F. COFFMAN, Chairman MIKE WILSON, Commissioner
[5] Commissioner Humphrey concurs.