Martz v. Volusia County Fire Services

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Claimant challenges an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) denying compensability of his heart condition and hypertension. Specifically, Claimant asserts the JCC erred by: 1) finding Claimant failed to satisfy the disability requirement of section 112.18(1), Florida Statutes (2008), with respect to his heart disease; 2) finding Claimant was not entitled to compensation for treatment of his hypertension under the “hindrance-to-recovery doctrine;” and 3) denying his claim for attorney’s fees and costs. We affirm as to the second issue without…