Transmed, Inc. v. Botts

I would affirm the order of the judge of compensation claims (JCC) in its entirety. It is unclear on what basis the majority has reversed the award of temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits for nearly three weeks following claimant’s termination from employment. If the majority considers that reversal is required because claimant’s termination occurred as a result of a reason unconnected with his work-related injury, the rule is firmly established that such fact alone does not disen-title an employee from disability benefits. See Betancourt v. Sears Roebuck & Co., 693 So.2d 680, 683-84…