Buttrick v. BY THE SEA RESORTS

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Claimant argues the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) erred in denying her claim for permanent total disability (PTD) benefits and the associated penalties, interest, costs, and attorney’s fees. Because the JCC failed to make a finding as to whether Claimant achieved maximum medical improvement (MMI), meaningful appellate review is impossible. See Univ. of Miami v. West, 8 So.3d 1193, 1193-94 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009) (holding JCC must “make sufficient findings of ultimate facts to permit appellate review”). Accordingly, we reverse and remand this matter to…