Daniel Construction Co. v. Baker

In this workers’ compensation case, the claimant, Donnie L. Baker, sustained a back injury on July 25, 1980, while employed by Daniel Construction Company as an electrician. The claimant was paid compensation for temporary total disability through June 11, 1982. Effective on that date, compensation was terminated upon the Industrial Commission’s finding that the claimant was able to return to his regular employment; however, he has never returned to his pre-injury duties.

On June 8, 1983, the claimant filed an application for reinstatement of compensation for temporary total disability, based…