Standard Industrial Linen Co. v. Freeman

LARRY G. SMITH, Judge.

The employer/carrier present several issues for review, only two of which merit discussion and require reversal. First, we agree that the deputy erred in awarding temporary total disability benefits to claimant for a period of time in which claimant was disabled due to a condition unrelated to the industrial accident. Second, we agree the deputy erred in his award of temporary partial disability benefits after April 21, 1979, because the claimant did not adequately test his employability and therefore failed to establish a loss of wage earning capacity.

Claimant, who is…