Kissimmee Construction Co. v. Riley

BARFIELD, Judge.

In this workers’ compensation case, the employer appeals the order of the deputy commissioner granting claimant’s petition for lump-sum payment of all benefits. Upon first impression this appeal appears to ask this court to review factual determinations made by the deputy commissioner and the application of those facts to the criteria for lump-sum settlement set forth in section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes (1977). If that were the only consideration, our review of the record would indicate that there is competent substantial evidence to support the findings and conclusions of…