Masterbrand Cabinets v. Douglas Waid

Barnes, Judge.

Case Summary

Masterbrand Cabinets (“Masterb-rand”) appeals a decision of the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Board (“Board”) awarding temporary total disability benefits to Douglas Waid. We affirm.

Issue

Masterbrand raises one issue, which we restate as whether the Board properly awarded temporary total disability (“TTD”) benefits to Waid following an on-the-job injury and a termination from his job for misconduct.

Facts

Masterbrand hired Waid in June 2013 as a production associate, which involved doing physical labor. During his employment Waid was “coached” for his workplace conduct…