Burnett v. Vector Electric & Controls, Inc.

AMY, Judge.

11The claimant allegedly sustained injuries in a work-related accident. The claimant filed suit against the defendant employer, seeking authorization and payment for shoulder surgery. The defendant contends that the claimant forfeited benefits for what it asserted were fraudulent statements concerning his medical history. The workers’ compensation judge entered judgment in favor of the claimant, ordering the defendant to authorize and pay for the surgery. Both parties appeal. For the following reasons, we affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

The claimant, Derick Wade Burnett,…