Denial of Disability Benefits

By: Derek Hawkins//June 7, 2017//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: Larry Wittmann v. Consolidated Lumber Co., et al

Case No.: 2016AP1228

Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz and Seidl, JJ.

Focus: Denial of Disability Benefits

Larry Wittmann appeals a circuit court order affirming a Labor and Industry Review Commission (LIRC) decision denying his claim for temporary total disability benefits under WIS. STAT. § 102.43 (2015-16). Wittmann argues the LIRC erroneously determined his “healing period” had ended prior to the time he claims to have suffered a wage loss. We disagree and conclude the LIRC’s findings were based upon credible and substantial evidence. Accordingly, we affirm the order.

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Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

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