Pedro Leon v. CSB Services, Inc., North American Risk Ser.

In this workers’ compensation case, Claimant appeals an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC)' denying his claim for replacement of his ’authorized treating physician. For the reasons that follow, we reverse.

Claimant sustained a compensable injury in December 2000. He attained maximum medical improvement in 2002, but was left with a permanent impairment rating. When he moved to Lima, Peru, the Employer/Carrier (E/C) authorized a doctor of 'Claimant’s choice, Dr. Linares: Despite this, in 2014, Claimant filed a petition for benefits (PFB) seeking authorization of Dr. Linares, and the…