§ 22-3-3-12 — Subsequent permanent injuries; aggravation; awards

If an employee has sustained a permanent
injury either in another employment, or from other cause or causes than
the employment in which he received a subsequent permanent injury
by accident, such as specified in section 31, he shall be entitled to
compensation for the subsequent permanent injury in the same amount
as if the previous injury had not occurred: Provided, however, That if
the permanent injury for which compensation is claimed, results only
in the aggravation or increase of a previously sustained permanent
injury or physical condition, regardless of the source or cause of such
previously sustained injury or physical condition, the board shall
determine the extent of the previously sustained permanent injury or
physical condition, as well as the extent of the aggravation or increase
resulting from the subsequent permanent injury, and shall award
compensation only for that part of such injury, or physical condition
resulting from the subsequent permanent injury. Provided further,
however, That amputation of any part of the body or loss of any or all
of the vision of one or both eyes shall be considered as a permanent
injury or physical condition.
Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.33; Acts 1945, c.284, s.2.