Howard v. Scott Housing Systems, Inc.

Pope, Judge.

On August 24, 1983 claimant-appellant Howard suffered an on-the-job injury while working for employer-appellee Scott Housing Systems, Inc. The accident was accepted as compensable and claimant began receiving workers’ compensation benefits for temporary total disability. In July 1984, while still receiving these benefits, claimant was arrested and jailed on felony charges. On August 10, 1984 employer offered claimant a job which had been approved by claimant’s physician as suitable employment for his impaired physical condition. Claimant did not accept the job or report for work…