Parsons v. Orkin Exterminating Co.

NIMMONS, Judge.

Claimant suffered a compensable industrial accident in 1981. In April 1986, a hearing was held on his claim to have his average weekly wage adjusted and to have an unpaid medical bill paid. The deputy commissioner declined to adjust the average weekly wage and made no ruling on the claim for unpaid medical benefits. Claimant appeals.

Claimant’s attorney filed a motion for rehearing before the deputy commissioner. Prior to the deputy’s ruling on that motion, the claimant’s attorney filed his notice of appeal herein. Thereafter, the deputy entered an order purporting to vacate his…