Washington Supreme Court February 26, 2009, No. 79613-1 (Harry v. Buse Timber & Sales, Inc.)

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Madsen, J.

¶1 — This case requires us to determine when occupational hearing loss becomes “partially disabling” for the purpose of determining the appropriate rate of compensation for a permanent partial disability award. Petitioners Buse Timber and Sales, Inc., and Department of Labor and Industries (Department) contend Donald Harry’s 2001 claim for 38.