Ramada Inn v. Thomas

OPINION OF THE COURT

On November 22, 1991, claimant filed a claim for compensation benefits, alleging an injury in the course of her employment. She also sought temporary, total disability (TTD) benefits, pursuant to 803 KAR 25:011(9), during the pendency of the claim. The employer resisted the claim for TTD benefits and asserted that claimant had been capable of returning to work in her usual occupation on September 15, 1991.

On March 6, 1993, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) determined that claimant had not yet reached maximum medical improvement and awarded TTD benefits. He also ordered…