Carcamo v. Business Representation International

In this workers’ compensation appeal, claimant challenges an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) denying his request for temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits and temporary total disability (TTD) benefits. We affirm the JCC’s denial of TTD benefits without further comment; however, for the reasons explained below, we reverse the JCC’s denial of TPD benefits following claimant’s voluntary resignation from employment.

On June 5, 2007, claimant suffered a compensable injury while working as a luggage handler for the Employer/Carrier (E/C). Claimant received authorized treatment…