City of Ocala v. Collins

MILLS, Judge.

In this workers’ compensation appeal, the employer/servicing agent contend the deputy commissioner erred in awarding wage loss benefits, attorney’s fees and temporary total disability (TTD) benefits. We reverse the awards of wage loss benefits and attorney’s fees. We modify the award of TTD benefits and affirm it as modified.

Collins sustained a compensable injury on 18 August 1981. The employer/servicing agent voluntarily paid TTD benefits until 12 October 1982 and wage loss benefits until 1 April 1983. When the wage loss benefits were cut off, Collins sought a hearing on his…