Ashe v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

NARICK, Senior Judge.

This matter comes to us on appeal from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) terminating the disability benefits of Claimant Tony L. Ashe. The Board terminated benefits because it found that Ashe had refused reasonable treatment 1 and had also refused suitable available employment. 2 We reverse and remand.

On April 1, 1987, Claimant suffered a work-related back injury while in the employ of American Steel & Aluminum Corp. Claimant sought treatment from Dr. Ostdahl, a physician specializing in neurological surgery. Dr. Ostdahl diagnosed Claimant’s…