Michael v. National Industries, Inc.

Claimant, Gary Michael, appeals a workers’ compensation order denying his claim for temporary disability or wage loss benefits, alternative medical care, penalties, and interest, arising out of an accident on January 17, 1989, in which he twisted his knee and aggravated a preexisting arthritic condition. He raises three points for reversal.

Claimant’s first point contends that the Judge of Compensation Claims erred in ruling that he had reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) as of April 9, 1990. Although the appealed order recites that this finding was based on the stipulation of *244the…