Cordovez v. High-Rise Installation, Inc.

In this workers’ compensation case, Claimant seeks reversal of the Judge of Compensation Claims’ (JCC’s) denial of his motion to vacate a settlement. Claimant argues that his carotid cavernous fistula (CCF) was a condition unknown to the parties at the time of settlement, rather than an unknown manifestation of Claimant’s known injury, as found by the JCC. We agree with the JCC’s conclusion, and affirm the order on appeal.

Background

The facts are not in dispute. On July 20, 2006, Claimant’s supervisor hit him with a radio, on the top left side of his head. Claimant received emergency treatment…