Worker Who Refused Modified-Duty Job Wasn't Entitled to TTD or Interim Benefits

The Workers’ Compensation Court ruled that a worker who refused a modified-duty position was not entitled to interim benefits while he pursued a challenge to the termination of his temporary total disability benefits, and that he wasn’t entitled to TTD either. Case: Larson v. Liberty Northwest Insurance Corp., No. 2017-4096, 09/25/2017. Facts: Galen Larson broke his ankle while at work in January 2017. The Liberty Northwest Insurance Corp. accepted liability for the injury and paid Larson temporary total disability benefits. Dr. Justin Jacobson performed surgery on Larson’...