A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) sustained an injury to the back while assisting a resident at a nursing home. The earnings prior to the injury were approximately $507.00 per week gross. Our office assisted this injured worker in obtaining over $160,000.00 in temporary disability lost wage payments from the date of injury until the hearing to address permanency which took place in August 2023.  In addition,  we helped the claimant receive over $170,000.00 in medical care related to this injury to date.  We successfully argued the medical evidence, educational background and work history prior to the injury supported a finding of permanent total disability. The decision filed in August of 2023 awards the claimant $338.00 per week for life, tax free,  as well as lifetime medical coverage for the back treatment related to this work injury.