Johansen v. SAIF Corp.

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board), contending that the Board erred in determining that claimant is not entitled to benefits for temporary total disability (TTD) for an accepted back condition consisting of a herniated disc. We agree with claimant that the Board erred; we therefore reverse the Board’s order and remand for an award of benefits.

Claimant suffered a compensable injury to his back in November 1993, which was accepted as a nondisabling claim for acute low back strain. In June 1995, claimant’s attorney wrote to SAIF, stating:

“I note that…