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**Workers' Compensation Benefits Upheld Despite Multiple Injuries** This case involved a worker who suffered two separate work-related injuries - one in 1971 and another in 2015 at LP Transportation, Inc. The worker became permanently and totally disabled, meaning he could no longer work due to his injuries. The insurance company challenged how much of his disability benefits should be tied to each injury, arguing the breakdown should be different than what was originally decided. The appellate court sided with the Workers' Compensation Board's original decision. The court ruled that 80% of the worker's permanent disability award should be attributed to his 2015 injury at LP Transportation, while only 20% should be linked to his much older 1971 workplace injury. **What This Means for Workers:** This ruling protects workers who have multiple work-related injuries over their careers. Even if you've been injured at work before, you can still receive full workers' compensation benefits for new workplace injuries. Insurance companies cannot use your injury history to unfairly reduce your benefits. The court will fairly evaluate how much each separate injury contributes to your overall disability when determining your compensation.