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were denied by an administrative law judge, and Mr. Baldwin
appealed the decision.
On April 14, 1987, the Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board
(Appeals Board) reversed the decision of the administrative law
judge and found that Mr. Baldwin suffered from a work-related
disability and was totally and permanently disabled because of a
mental incapacity resulting from his employment with GM. The
Appeals Board determined Mr. Baldwin’s date of injury was June 7,
1978. Consequently, the Appeals Board ordered that Mr. Baldwin
receive compensation from October 27, 1978, pursuant to the
Michigan Worker’s Disability Compensation Act, Mich. Comp. Laws
section 418.315(1) (1985) (Michigan Act). The Appeals Board
decision did not address attendant care expenses.
During the beginning of Mr. Baldwin’s emotional and mental
problems, petitioner worked part-time but for no appreciable
period of time. Beginning in 1980 and continuing through the
years in issue, petitioner provided attendant and nursing care
for Mr. Baldwin, which required more of her time as his symptoms
worsened. Though petitioner is neither a registered nor a
licensed practical nurse, she was able to care for Mr. Baldwin
by: (1) Administering medication; (2) watching for early warning
signs of paranoia, depression, or behavioral changes; (3)
monitoring his sleep patterns; (4) ensuring that he did not drink
alcoholic beverages; (5) taking him to the doctor; and (6)
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