Brevard County Clerk of Court v. Winslow

MILLS, Chief Judge.

Employer-carrier challenge the deputy commissioner’s award of permanent total disability on the ground that there was no competent substantial evidence to support the finding. We agree, reverse, and remand for a determination of the amount of permanent partial disability, if any.

The parties stipulated that claimant suffered a compensable accident on 26 August 1976 and that the date of maximum medical improvement was 1 July 1977. All temporary total disability due had been paid. At issue was whether claimant was eligible for permanent total disability benefits or permanent…