PHYLLIS ANN PARKER, APPELLANT,
v.
CLOSET MAID CORPORATION AND AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE COMPANY, APPELLEES
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The employer/carrier appealed an order awarding the claimant temporary total disability benefits and attorney's fees, arguing the claimant voluntarily limited his income by failing to accept a job offer.
The court affirmed the award of temporary total disability benefits and attorney's fees, finding that the deputy commissioner's findings that the claimant did not voluntarily limit his income and that the employer acted in bad faith were supported by competent substantial evidence.
The claimant suffered a compensable hand injury and was offered a light-duty job within his limitations. However, the claimant was unable to report to…
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[*129] MILLS, Judge.
Although the deputy commissioner’s order could have been more complete, we find competent substantial evidence in the record to show that Parker was not permanently totally disabled.
AFFIRMED.
SHIVERS and WIGGINTON, JJ„ concur.