Mosley v. Bank of Delaware

HERRMANN, Chief Justice:

In this workmen’s compensation ease, the only issue is whether travel expenses, neces sary for obtaining vocational rehabilitation services tendered under 19 Del.C. § 2353, 1 may be recovered by the claimant. On the authority of M & M, Inc. v. Wade, Del.Super., 297 A.2d 403 (1972), the Industrial Accident Board found that such expenses were not recoverable; the Superior Court affirmed. We have reached a contrary conclusion and must reverse.

The claimant was totally disabled as a result of an industrial accident. Subsequently, at her employer’s request, she undertook…