Burgess v. BUCKHEAD BEEF FLORIDA

Claimant appeals the Judge of Compensation Claims’ (JCC) order denying psychiatric care, indemnity benefits, pain management, and all future benefits. Claimant argues the JCC abused his discretion by denying his multiple attempts to obtain deposition testimony from his medical witnesses. We agree, and reverse.

Background

Claimant was injured in two compensa-ble workplace accidents while working for the Employer. Claimant filed two petitions for benefits (PFBs) requesting indemnity benefits, pain management and psychiatric care.

The cases were consolidated and mediation occurred on December 4,…