Public Service Co. of Colorado v. Johnson

Opinion by

Judge PLANK.

Public Service Company of Colorado, a self-insured employer, contests an order of the Industrial Claim Appeals Office (Panel) which determined that William B. Johnson (claimant) was entitled to temporary total disability benefits in addition to accrued vacation and sick leave. We affirm.

The claimant became totally disabled after suffering two admitted work injuries to his back. Claimant elected to receive disability benefits under the provisions of a long-term disability plan provided by the employer. See § 8-51-101(l)(d), C.R.S. (1986 Repl.Vol. 3B). To qualify for…