Young v. American Airlines

In this workers’ compensation case, Claimant appeals an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) denying benefits, including claims for an evaluation by a cardiologist, and for permanent total disability (PTD) benefits. We reverse both of these rulings, for the reasons set forth herein.

In denying the cardiologist evaluation, the JCC found “[t]he only evidence of the need for an evaluation by a cardiologist comes in a note from an authorized physician in 2006,” and “[tjhere is no current medical evidence” of the need. This reasoning was erroneous because no legal authority indicates a…