Continental Forest Industries v. Wallace

Opinion

BARROW, J.

This is an appeal from the Industrial Commission’s decision that Paul Wallace (claimant) had cured an unjustified refusal to return to a treating physician and that he was entitled to subsequent psychiatric evaluation and treatment. It also questions whether an application for change of condition is timely if filed within two years of the last payment of benefits but while benefits have been suspended.

After receiving compensation for a work-related accident on August 7, 1981, the claimant attempted to return to work on September 21, 1981, but was unable to perform his duties…