Orkin Exterminating Co. v. Broughton
Orkin Exterminating Co. v. Broughton
Opinion of the Court
There is competent substantial evidence in the record supporting the deputy commissioner’s finding that the claimant is permanently and totally disabled. We affirm this finding, the finding that the claimant is entitled to reimbursement for all taxable costs, and the reservation of jurisdiction on the issue of the claimant’s attorney’s entitlement to fees for his services in obtaining permanent total disability benefits.
The employer/carrier argue that the deputy commissioner erred in requiring
We note that if such an order is eventually entered, the deputy commissioner should make a specific finding as to the basis of the award. Osceola County Commissioners v. Thomas, 416 So.2d 903 (Fla. 1st DCA 1982).
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