Eagle Point Mobile Home Estates v. Smith

SHIVERS, Judge.

The employer/carrier (E/C) appeal an order to pay remedial medical care on the basis that the deputy commissioner erred in rejecting their statute of limitations defense. We agree and reverse.

Claimant, a 45-year-old maintenance worker, injured his knee on April 13, 1982 while employed by Eagle Point Mobile Home Estates. After the accident, he was treated by Dr. Levy, an authorized orthopedic surgeon, from June 20, 1982 through August 4, 1982. During his August 4, 1982 visit with Dr. Levy, the claimant was informed that surgery was advisable. He declined surgery, however, and…