Matthews v. NATIONAL PUMP COMPRESSOR

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Claimant challenges an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) which denies his claim for temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits, along with penalties, interest, costs, and attorney’s fees. Claimant argues the JCC erred by finding the evidence did not establish a causal relationship between his injury-related restrictions and his subsequent loss of wages. We agree, and reverse.

The JCC found Claimant’s restrictions, which resulted from a compensable back injury, prevented him from performing his pre-injury job as a truck driver. The JCC also…