Pierce v. AAA Cabinet Co.

Benham, Judge.

The issue in this workers’ compensation case concerns the evidence an employer must present to justify termination of benefits to an employee whose disability has ended. Approximately one and a half years after appellant was injured, appellee suspended benefits based on a report that appellant was medically able to return to work. Instead of returning to work, appellant requested a hearing on the employer’s assertion of a change in condition. Based on medical evidence, the administrative law judge found that appellant was able to return to work with no restrictions and that the…