Glisson v. Rooms To Go

I agree with the majority that Glisson has established that she is disabled. Accordingly, she is entitled to temporary total disability (TTD) benefits and the State Board of Workers’ Compensation and superior court erred in concluding otherwise. Unlike the majority, however, I believe that the employer should be able to take credit for the salary Glisson was paid. Thus, I also dissent in part.

I do agree that the threshold issue is Glisson’s entitlement to workers’ compensation income benefits. Pursuant to OCGA §§ 34-9-261 and 34-9-262, an employee is entitled to payment of such benefits while…