Di Bernard v. Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

STERN, J.A.D.

This is an appeal from an order entered on May 30, 1996 requiring respondent employer to “continue to provide all necessary medical treatment” for petitioner’s previously assessed compensable injury. The order was based upon the Judge of Compensation’s written decision on a “motion for medical and temporary disability benefits.”

It is undisputed that petitioner sustained a work-related injury on July 8, 1980 for which he underwent back surgery on two occasions. By judgment entered on March 15, 1985 he was found “to be totally and…