Given the State Board's finding that Ledezma is totally disabled, Maloney does not apply. See Richardson v. Dennis, Corry, Porter Thornton, 216 Ga. App. 476, 477 ( 454 SE2d 643) (1995). 4. Finally, the employer argues that Ledezma's claim for benefits is barred by the two-year statute of limitation contained in OCGA ยง 34-9-104.
In those circumstances, a search for suitable employment would be a "purposeless demonstration of their disability by seeking work . . . they are unable to perform." Richardson v. Dennis, Corry, Porter Thornton, 216 Ga. App. 476, 477 ( 454 S.E.2d 643) (1995). The employer and insurer contend that Chandler did not meet the requirements of Maloney because she showed no search for work.
" Gilbert/Robinson, Inc. v. Meyers, 214 Ga. App. 510, 512 ( 448 S.E.2d 246) (1994). Padgett's contention that she need not show a diligent search for work, based on Richardson v. Dennis, Corry c., 216 Ga. App. 476, 477 ( 454 S.E.2d 643) (1995), is without merit. In that case, it was undisputed that Richardson suffered from a total disability due to his injury and was unable to work at all.