Goodwill Industries of Central Florida v. Heard

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Professional Business Owners Associations, and Everest National Insurance Company, (employer/carrier), challenge a worker’s compensation order awarding permanent total disability (PTD) benefits. Appellants argue the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) erred in finding that the positions offered to Dellean Heard, claimant and appellee, constituted sheltered employment. Because the JCC employed an incorrect legal standard, we reverse the award of PTD benefits and remand the cause for further proceedings. We do not…