Tampa General Hospital v. Lawson

SMITH, Judge.

In this appeal of an award of workers’ compensation, the employer, Tampa General Hospital, argues the deputy erred in granting temporary total disability benefits and wage loss. We agree that temporary total disability benefits were erroneously awarded but find that wage loss was appropriate. Accordingly, we reverse in part and affirm in part.

The appellee was working as director of Housekeeping Services for Tampa General on July 24, 1986, when he injured his back. The accident was accepted as compensable, and the injury was treated by the hospital employee health department.…