Chapel of Memories v. Davis

In this workers’ compensation case, the Board ordered the claim reopened and the payment of temporary total disability (TTD) benefits. Employer petitions for judicial review, contending that claimant is not entitled to TTD benefits because he has withdrawn from the work force. On de novo review, we affirm.

Claimant sustained a low back injury in December, 1982, while working for employer as a grave digger. He has not worked since the injury. In April, 1984, he was awarded 60 percent unscheduled permanent partial disability benefits by a stipulated order. In May, and again in August, 1985, Dr.…