Workman v. Joe Brown Aluminum

Douglas Workman (“claimant”) seeks review of an order denying him rehabilitative temporary total compensation benefits while he was in an approved training and education program. He also claims that the Judge of Compensation Claims (“JCC”) erred in denying him temporary partial disability (“TPD”) benefits while in the program. Finally, he argues that the JCC erred in denying his request for attorney’s fees, costs, interest, and penalties. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

On August 15, 1996, the claimant sustained an injury while working for Joe Brown…