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JCC Grindal (Tampa) – Andy Borah (9-2-2026) – Denied claim for authorization and evaluation with Dr. Spencer Smith. The claimant sought authorization for an evaluation with his treating orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Spencer Smith, arguing that his ongoing severe low-back and sacral pain warranted further orthopedic review beyond his current care with pain management specialist Dr. Arpit Patel. The E/C asserted that a return to Dr. Smith was not medically necessary because the claimant’s fractures had healed normally and his current... View More

JCC Ring (Fort Lauderdale) (Andrew Borah) (June 29, 2026) – Denied payment of medical bill. The claimant obtained the CT scan at Rayus Radiology without first making a specific request to the E/C that the E/C authorize the diagnostic testing. The JCC found that although the parties stipulated the CT scan was medically necessary and the work accident was the major contributing cause, the claimant failed to comply with the self-help provisions of section 440.13(2)(c) due to failing to make... View More

JCC Jacobs (Orlando) (Derrick Cox) (6-18-26) – Denied authorization of a wheelchair-accessible vehicle and spouse-provided attendant care. The claimant suffered an amputation of the legs after being pinned between a pickup truck and wall. The claimant has since used prosthetic legs to aid in ambulation. The E/C provided transportation to doctor appointments and skilled nursing services. The claimant requested that the skilled nursing services terminate and requested a wheelchair-accessible vehicle of his own so that he could function independently. He... View More

As of 6-15-26 Koren v. City of Kissimmee/PGCS, ___So.3d___(Fla 1st DCA 6/10/26) Compensability / Burden of Proof/120 Day Rule The opinion is short on facts and indicates only that the DCA affirmed the denial of psychiatric treatment, rejecting the claimant’s argument that the City waived its defenses under F.S. s. 440.20(4) and that he improperly shifted the burden of proof to the claimant.  The ruling was affirmed based on the fact the claimant failed to challenge an alternative basis for... View More