Jones, Edward

Applicant Edward Jones sustained a specific industrial injury to his neck, left shoulder, and arm in an October 8, 2014 traffic collision while working for Motor City General Sales & Service. After a second non-industrial auto accident in November 2014, he stopped working, with employer witnesses testifying he requested to be laid off and could no longer perform the job. The WCJ found applicant was not entitled to temporary disability because he was capable of modified duty but did not work. Applicant sought reconsideration, arguing defendant never actually offered modified work within his restrictions. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that based on its limited review the record—including the supervisor's testimony—may be insufficient to support the conclusion that modified work was actually offered, and deferred a final decision pending further review of the merits.