Red Oak Farms, Inc. v. Scott

MILLS, Judge.

The deputy awarded Scott permanent total disability compensation. The employer/carrier contend the deputy erred because there was neither evidence of a job search by Scott nor excusal of the job search by the deputy. We agree and reverse.

There is no evidence that Scott conducted a job search after reaching maximum medical improvement. To qualify for permanent compensation in excess of her 15% impairment rating, Scott was required to make some effort to obtain employment within her physical limitations. Mahler v. Lauderdale Lakes National Bank, 322 So.2d 507 (Fla.1975); Brevard…