Gulf Life Insurance Co. v. Gennell

On appeal by the employer and carrier (E/C), we affirm1 the order of the Judge of *1018Compensation Claims (JCC) awarding wage loss benefits and a psychological evaluation of claimant by Dr. Curry Prichard, and reserving jurisdiction for an award of attorney’s fees. However, we reverse that portion of the order providing for “treatment if necessary” by Dr. Prichard. While it was proper for the JCC to order a psychological evaluation by Dr. Prichard based upon the testimony, opinions and recommendations of claimant’s treating physician, Dr. James Shea, it was premature for the JCC to also order…