James v. Capitol Steel Construction Co.

Opinion

BENTON, J.

Edgar James raises two issues in this appeal: (1) whether the Industrial Commission erred in finding that he unjustifiably refused to cooperate with rehabilitation efforts pursuant to Code §§ 65.1-63 and 88; and (2) whether his statement at the commission hearing that he would cooperate was sufficient to cure the refusal to cooperate. Finding no error, we affirm the decision of the commission.

I

James’ employment as an ironworker with Capitol Steel commenced August 14, 1984. Two months later, James suffered a compensable injury to the left knee during a slip and fall incident.…