CASE NO. 706 CRD-7-88-3Workers’ Compensation Commission
SEPTEMBER 25, 1989
The claimant was represented by Gerald F. Stevens, Esq.
The respondent was represented by George Waldron, Esq., John Greiner, Esq., Murphy Beane.
This Petition for Review from the March 3, 1988 Finding and Award of the Commissioner for the Seventh District was heard May 19, 1989 before a Compensation Review Division panel consisting of the Commission Chairman, John Arcudi, and Commissioners Gerald Kolinsky and Robin Waller.
OPINION
JOHN ARCUDI, CHAIRMAN.
Respondent appeals the Seventh District March 3, 1988 Finding and Award of which ordered respondent to maintain insurance benefits for the claimant pursuant to Sec. 31-284b. An October 30, 1986 Finding and Award had granted claimant benefits pursuant to Sec. 7-433c, and a June 4, 1987 Supplemental Finding and Award granted specific benefits for 30% permanent partial impairment of the cardiovascular system.
On appeal the respondent city contends Sec. 31-284b
fringe benefits are not payable under Sec. 7-433c. We have construed Sec. 7-433c, to include all benefits available under chapter 568, Felia v. Town of Westport, 703 CRD-4-88-3 decided this date, Griffin v. Town of Groton, 5 Conn. Workers’ Comp. Rev. Op. 5, 425 CRD-2-85 (1988) (upholding awards for permanent partial impairment of the cardiovascular system as permitted by Sec. 31-308(d)). We think the same reasoning applies here.
We therefore affirm the March 3, 1988 Finding and Award of the Seventh District Commissioner.
Commissioners Gerald Kolinsky and Robin Waller concur.