Jack E. Merklein, Inc. v. Hohl

Merklein, Inc. argues that the deputy commissioner erred in awarding claimant rehabilitation benefits pursuant to Sections 440.15(2)(b) and 440.49(1), Fla.Stat. (1977), arguing that because the rehabilitation counselor did not recommend a course of instruction for rehabilitative purposes, there was no evidence from which the deputy could conclude that such benefits should be awarded. We affirm.

Claimant’s accident occurred on February 16, 1978, resulting in his sustaining a 20% permanent partial disability (PPD) to the right arm which the employer/carrier voluntarily accepted, and paid…