Waterman v. Interstate Truckers, Inc.

JOANOS, Judge.

Claimant appeals a workers’ compensation order denying his claim for wage loss benefits. The sole issue presented for our consideration is whether the deputy commissioner erred in finding that the claimant voluntarily limited his income. We reverse.

On January 7, 1987, claimant injured his back in the course of his employment as a long haul truck driver. Claimant’s education includes graduation from high school, and some course work at the junior college level. His work experience involves jobs as a cab driver and as a police officer for the City of Bradenton, in addition to his…