| JCC Pitts (Orlando) – (Bill Rogner) (11-5-24) – JCC denied all attorney’s fees; awarded costs. The claimant filed a PFB requesting a second opinion. A Response to PFB was never filed. However, within 14 days of receipt of the PFB, the adjuster authorized and contacted the second-opinion physician. Due to delays by the doctor’s office, the appointment was ultimately scheduled and attended a little over two months after the PFB was filed. The JCC denied fees for authorization of the second opinion. Additionally, no fees were awarded for obtaining costs for the claimant depo which took place prior to the appointment being set and for a medical report related to the claimant’s good faith request. Click here to view Order |