Lackey v. Darrell Julian Construction

OPINION

PICKARD, Judge.

{1} The main issue raised by this case is under what circumstances a worker is entitled to temporary total disability benefits after he is fired from a light duty job for adequate cause not connected with the disability. A subsidiary issue is whether Worker became temporarily totally disabled as a result of his original accident or as a result of aggravation caused by a subsequent employment. We hold that: (1) as a matter of law, Worker is entitled to temporary total disability benefits despite his firing as long as he is not released to work by his physician and (2) as…