Emergency One v. Gray

JOANOS, Judge.

Emergency One and Alexsis have appealed an order of the judge of compensation claims awarding temporary total disability benefits, the payment of past medical bills, and attorney’s fees. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

On May 4, 1989, claimant Carl Gray suffered a compensable injury to his neck and low back. Although the employer was aware of the injury, no medical treatment was initially offered. Gray consulted a chiropractor, Dr. Diamond, who diagnosed a bulging disc in Gray’s low back. The employer refused Gray’s request for authorization of Dr. Diamond, and…