Central States Diversified v. Walters

McCORD, GUYTE P., Jr. (Ret.), Associate Judge.

Central States Diversified and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company appeal from an award by the deputy commissioner of lump sum PTD benefits pursuant to Section 440.-20(10), Florida Statutes. We affirm in part, reverse in part and remand for further proceedings.

Issues I and III presented by the employer/carrier (E/C), the constitutionality of lump sum awards of PTD benefits and the retroactive application of the 1983 amendment altering the discount rate and permissible amount of such awards have repeatedly been resolved adversely to the *30E/C s position…