State Industrial Insurance System v. Engel

*1373OPINION

By the Court,

Maupin, J.:

Respondent Mark Engel (“Engel”) injured his lower back in the course of his employment. The severity of the injury prevented his return to work in his previous job capacity. Because his employer could not accommodate his limitations, Engel sought vocational rehabilitation benefits pursuant to NRS 616C.590.1 On April 25, 1995, Engel signed a vocational rehabilitation agreement with the State Industrial Insurance System (“SIIS”), acknowledging his responsibility to participate in a rehabilitation plan pursuant to NRS 616C.555.2

On August 15, 1995, the SIIS learned…