2014 Ohio 1710
Ohio Ct. App.2014Background
- Relator Mosley sustained a 2002 industrial injury with 23 allowed conditions; TTD ended Oct 1, 2010 and PTD was awarded starting that date based on organic personality syndrome; Mosley filed a 2012 application under R.C.4123.57 for the percentage of PPD; the bureau dismissed the C-92 application as Mosley was already receiving PTD; the DHO and SHO affirmed the dismissal; Mosley seeks a writ of mandamus to require the bureau and commission to schedule a medical exam and issue a tentative PPD order, notwithstanding PTD.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether PPD determination can be processed while PTD remains ongoing | Mosley argues Burrows requires processing; dependents may share in potential PPD | Commission and bureau contend PTD precludes PPD for same condition | No; processing would be vain while PTD persists |
| Whether Burrows compels a writ to process PPD despite lifetime PTD | Burrows mandates further consideration of eligibility | Burrows distinguished; not controlling here | Not controlling; Burrows does not require mandamus here |
| Whether Missik principles apply to allow PPD despite PTD in single-claim context | Missik supports segregating PTD from PPD eligibility | Missik not dispositive for lifetime PTD in single claim | Missik not controlling; cannot compel vain act |
Key Cases Cited
- State ex rel. Murray v. Indus. Comm., 63 Ohio St.3d 473 (1992) (PPD and PTD不可 concurrent for same conditions; corollary in Hoskins)
- State ex rel. Hoskins v. Indus. Comm., 87 Ohio St.3d 560 (2000) (PPD cannot be paid concurrently with PTD for same conditions)
- State ex rel. Missik v. Youngstown, 65 Ohio St.3d 189 (1992) (PTD allocation may exclude related PPD; misallocation leads to dismissal in some contexts)
- State ex rel. Burrows v. Indus. Comm., 78 Ohio St.3d 78 (1997) (Burrows allows processing of PPD eligibility but not when PTD precludes payment; living maintenance context differs)
- State ex rel. Litten v. Indus. Comm., 65 Ohio St.3d 178 (1992) (PTD/PDD interplay; separation of awards when multiple claims)