Honaker v. Duro Bag Manufacturing Co.

OPINION OF THE COURT

The sole issue involved in this workers’ compensation appeal is whether claimant’s *482actions and misrepresentations in securing employment with the Duro Bag Manufacturing Company (Duro) preclude him from maintaining a claim for workers’ compensation for an injury sustained while at work.

In 1977, claimant was given a medical discharge from the United States Army after he injured his back on a parachute jump. He received a 10% disability from the Veterans Administration which was later raised to 20%. Claimant has undergone occasional treatment at veterans’ hospitals since his…