Wood v. West Building Materials

WIGGINTON, Judge.

Appellant appeals the judge of compensation claims’ denial of his claim for wage loss benefits from April through December 1988, on the ground that he did not conduct a good faith job search for those months. We reverse.

Appellant returned to work in January 1988, having reached maximum medical improvement with a 5% permanent impairment from a work-related injury. In April 1988, he was fired for tardiness, absence from work, taking unauthorized breaks and inadequately performing some of his jobs. Several witnesses provided testimony discrediting his statements regarding his…