Granados v. Windson Development Corp.

FITZPATRICK, Judge.

Jose Ismael Granados (claimant) appeals from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission denying him benefits because he misrepresented his ability to work legally in the *82United States. Claimant contends that the commission erred in using his “immigration status” to deny him benefits. We affirm the commission’s decision.1

BACKGROUND

The evidence is uncontroverted. On January 31, 1995, claimant entered into a contract for hire with employer. Claimant speaks Spanish but does not speak or read English. At the time of hire, Cleo Heavener (Heavener), employer’s…