Standard Brands v. Coomer

This cause is before us on appeal from a workers’ compensation order awarding wage-loss benefits and interest. Appellants assert: (1) there is no competent, substantial evidence supporting a wage-loss award; and (2) if claimant were entitled to wage loss, the judge of compensation claims erred in calculating the amount awarded.

We find the judge erred in awarding wage-loss benefits. Section 440.15(3)(b)2, Florida Statutes (1989),1 provides in part:

Whenever a wage-loss benefit ... may be payable, the burden shall be on the employee to establish that any wage loss claimed is the result of the…