Special Disability Trust Fund, Department of Labor & Employment Security v. Sunshine Junior Stores, Inc.

THOMPSON, Judge.

The Special Disability Trust Fund (Fund) appeals and the employer/carrier (E/C) cross-appeal an order of the deputy commissioner (deputy) allowing the E/C to be partially reimbursed for wage loss benefits paid to the claimant. We affirm both the appeal and the cross-appeal.

The claimant sustained a compensable injury on January 25, 1980. After reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI), he was paid wage loss benefits, the first of such payments being made on December 29, 1980, and subsequent payments being made on January 27, 1981, March 5, 1981, March 30, 1981, May 8, 1981,…