Harrell v. Citrus County School Board

Claimant challenges an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) denying her request for a “one-time change” of orthopedist and her claim for temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits through the date of the final hearing. Because competent substantial evidence supports the JCC’s denial of TPD benefits, we affirm on this issue. The JCC erred as a matter of law and fact, however, by denying Claimant’s request for a change in physician. Accordingly, we reverse on this issue.

On February 20, 2007, Claimant suffered injuries to her shoulder and back. The employer/earrier (E/C) provided…