Divita v. Hopple Plastics

JOHNSTONE, Judge:

The sole issue in this appeal is whether the claimant’s misrepresentations on his application for employment concerning previous injuries to his back bar recovery of workers’ compensation benefits. We agree with the conclusion of the Workers’ Compensation Board that misrepresentations are a relevant consideration and affirm its decision in this case.

John Divita began working for appellee Hopple Plastics on a temporary basis through an employment agency in February 1987. He filled out an application for full-time employment on March 29, 1987. In his testimony at the hearing…