Opinion
No. 1D08-1876.
February 9, 2009.
An appeal from an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims, John J. Lazzara, Judge.
Kimberly A. Hill of Kimberly A. Hill, P.L., Ft. Lauderdale, for Appellant.
Lisa B. Hicks of Hernandez Hicks, Ft. Lauderdale, for Appellees.
Claimant challenges an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) awarding a fee in accordance with the statutory fee guideline set forth in section 440.34(1), Florida Statutes. We hold the JCC erred in relying on extra-record material in support of his finding that the petition for benefits was not for medical benefits only. Consequently, we REVERSE the order and REMAND for a fee award in the amount of $1,500.00.
HAWKES, C.J., KAHN and BROWNING, JJ., concur.