Early Bird Stud Farm v. Decker

Employer/carrier seek to appeal an order of the deputy commissioner which decided in favor of claimant the sole stipulated issue of compensability of the claim. The scope of the hearing was so limited and the order was intentionally silent as to the injuries sustained or benefits due.

Decker’s claim and the pretrial stipulation sought all benefits afforded by law including medical, mileage, temporary total disability, costs, interest, penalties and attorney’s fees. The record indicates no resolution of these issues. The record contains no agreement of the parties that would preclude further…