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Decision

Decision  Jennifer Shumaker v. MCIFR M.C.I. Framingham

Date: 09/26/2025
Organization: Department of Industrial Accidents
Docket Number: DIA No. 029143-19
Location: BOSTON, MA
  • Employee: Jennifer Shumaker
  • Employer: MCIFR M.C.I. Framingham
  • Self Insurer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts

FABISZEWSKI, J.   The self-insurer appeals from the administrative judge’s decision awarding the employee § 34A permanent and total incapacity benefits, medical benefits pursuant to §§ 13 and 30, plus an enhanced attorney’s fee pursuant to § 13A(5) . The insurer raises several issues on appeal.  We affirm the decision in all respects but address one of the insurer’s arguments that warrants discussion, specifically, whether the administrative judge relied on legally insufficient evidence in reaching her decision. 

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