Boyd v. Florida Memorial College

SHIVERS, Judge.

Claimant appeals the deputy commissioner’s finding that his claim for medical benefits was barred by the statute of limitations. We reverse.

The claimant in this case suffered a com-pensable work-related injury on June 26, 1980, and was provided with medical care and TTD benefits through October 31, 1980, and with wage-loss benefits through February 4, 1981. On March 16, 1980, for reasons not relevant to this appeal, claimant began serving a three-year federal prison sentence. While in prison, he made several attempts to receive information regarding workers’ compensation…