Larner v. State, Department of Management Services, Division of Retirement

Mark Larner appeals a final order of the State of Florida Retirement Commission denying his claim for in line of duty disability benefits under section 121.091(4)(a)l.a., Florida Statutes (2004). Because the Commission’s findings of fact regarding causation are not supported by competent and substantial evidence, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

While working as a correctional officer at the Hardee County Jail, Larner suffered an injury to his back on December 28, 2001. Over the course of the next several years, Larner received extensive medical treatment for his back, including…