Judge Erred by Relying on Doctor's Ill-Prepared Opinion

A judge erred by finding that a conflict of medical opinions existed between two opining physicians, because one of the doctors did not review records pertaining to the claimant's shoulder injury, a Florida appellate court ruled. The 1st District Court of Appeal concluded that a judge of compensation claims relied on insufficient medical evidence before appointing an expert medical adviser. In its reversal of the judge's decision, the appellate court also determined that the trial judge misinterpreted the statute governing a claimant's right to request a new physician. The appellat...