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JCC Anderson (Orlando) (W. Rogers Turner, Jr.) (1-8-2026) – Denied all indemnity sought and all past medical; determined claimant’s employer was a sub-contractor and ordered medical evaluation.  The claimant fell from a ladder while installing ductwork, allegedly working for a sub-subcontractor under a general contractor in May of 2023.  He did not file a PFB until Feb. 2025 but had obtained unauthorized treatment in the interim under Obamacare.   Prior to Final Hearing, he was deported back to Venezuela. The E/C’s IME,... View More

JCC Jacobs (Orlando) (Derrick E. Cox) (12-20-2025) – Denied all requested benefits for AWW adjustment, TPD, MR Arthrogram, pain management, compensability of labral tear, bursitis and impingement syndrome and IIBs based on a 5% PIR. The claimant had a shoulder arthroscopy and debridement for a compensable partial thickness rotator-cuff tear and was placed at MMI by Dr. Schwartzberg, who found no labral tear during surgery. The one-time change, Dr. Hurbanis, gave a 0% PIR. The claimant obtained an IME with... View More

JCC Forte (Ft. Lauderdale) (Evan Heffner) (12-16-2025) – Granted the E/C’s Motion to Enforce Settlement, determining that a binding settlement had been reached despite the claimant alleging she felt pressured and her subsequent change of heart regarding the agreement. The claimant, represented by her attorney at the time, had testified to being surprised by the settlement offer increase to $17,500.00 during a call that included the state mediator. She expressed concerns that she did not fully understand the settlement process... View More

JCC Hill (West Palm Beach) (Bill Rogner) (12-18-2025) – All claims denied and dismissed.  The JCC found the claimant’s injuries from the May 22, 2025 accident were primarily occasioned by his intoxication from marijuana use, which he admitted to prior to and on the day of the incident. The claimant’s testimony that he was instructed to remove a dead palm tree by climbing it was contradicted by multiple witnesses who confirmed he was expressly told not to climb it. The... View More

JCC Kerr (Miami) (Andrew Borah) (12-8-2025) – Denied claim for transportation to medical appointments and return visit to Concentra. The claimant was involved in a work-related car accident. He was hospitalized and then transferred to an in-patient rehab center. After he was released, he complained of headaches. Concentra was authorized and he was diagnosed with a head injury with loss of consciousness. He was released from care from Concentra and referred to a neurologist, Dr. Brody Henkel. Dr. Henkel found... View More

No DCA decisions for December as of 12/29/25. View More