Scotty's & CNA Insurance Group v. Jacoby

This cause is before us on appeal from a final order awarding workers’ compensation benefits. The employer and carrier (E/C) contend that the judge of compensation claims (JCC) erred in: (1) awarding temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits for the period July 27 through December 4 of 1990, although claimant did not perform a work search; (2) reserving jurisdiction on the issue of wage-loss benefits; and (3) authorizing Dr. Vliegenthart for a one-time evaluation.

The facts are that on March 27, 1990, claimant injured his back in a work-related accident; that he received TTD benefits from…