Freilinger v. Gates Rubber Co.

CRISWELL, Judge.

Claimant, James Freilinger, seeks review of a final order of the Industrial Commission (Commission) denying his claim for vocational rehabilitation benefits. We affirm.

Claimant was employed by Gates Rubber Company (Gates) for approximately six years. In early 1983, however, he was laid off because of a lack of work, and secured employment with Perkins Restaurant (Perkins). While employed at Perkins, he sustained a compensable injury to his low back and was awarded a 4% working unit permanent disability as a result of that injury.

In late 1983, claimant was recalled by Gates and…