Florida Welding & Erection Service v. Martin

SHIVERS, Judge.

In this workers’ compensation case, the employer/carrier appeal two orders of a deputy commissioner. One order awards evaluation and treatment, if necessary, by Dr. F. DeWitt Stanford, and the other order awards wage-loss benefits. We affirm.

Appellants first contend that the deputy commissioner erred in awarding evaluation and treatment by Dr. Stanford, an orthopedic surgeon, because claimant had already been seen and treated by two orthopedic surgeons and there was no conflict in the medical opinions of those two doctors. Appellants cite section 440.-25(3)(b), Florida Statutes…