Benson v. Okeechobee County Sheriff's Department

WEBSTER, Judge.

In this workers’ compensation case, claimant seeks review of an order denying his claim for benefits as barred by the statute of limitations. Claimant argues that the order should be reversed because the undisputed evidence establishes that he received remedial attention from an authorized physician less than two years before he filed his claim. We agree and, accordingly, reverse.

Claimant injured his back on November 25,1987. The accident was accepted as com-pensable by the employer and servicing agent; and Dr. Stephens, a chiropractor, was authorized to treat claimant. Dr.…