Varbel v. Sandia Auto Electric

OPINION

BUSTAMANTE, Judge.

{1} Bonnie Varbel (Varbel) appeals the Compensation Order terminating her temporary total disability benefits (TTD benefits). The Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) terminated her TTD benefits on the ground that Varbel failed to report to her employer, Sandia Auto Electric (Sandia), that she had returned to work. The WCJ concluded that her failure to report was a fraudulent omission that allowed her to continue receiving TTD benefits. Because there is insufficient evidence in the record to support a finding of fraud on Varbel’s part, we reverse.

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