Terhune v. North Bros. Co.

ERVIN, Judge.

The claimant appeals the order of the deputy commissioner (dc) denying temporary total disability (TTD) and temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits. The dc held that the claimant refused employment with the employer, North Brothers Company (North Brothers), and was therefore prohibited from receiving any workers’ compensation benefits. Finding that the claimant did not voluntarily limit his income within the meaning of Section 440.-15(4)(b), Florida Statutes, and is entitled to both TTD and TPD benefits, we reverse.

The claimant suffered a back injury on February 20, 1985,…