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Vic Lane Const., Inc. v. Holland
453 So.2d 79, (Fla.App. 1 Dist., Jul 18, 1984)
Deputy commissioner approved settlement between claimant and employer/carrier with medical remaining open. In settlement petition employee stipulated that maximum medical improvement had been reached that he had been discharged from further treatment and no further treatment as a result of the accident was required. Thereafter claimant sought alternate medical care. The medical evidence suggested no further treatment was necessary and the only basis for any change in medical care was the claimant's testimony of continued pain. Court ruled this insufficient evidence to support additional medical care. Even though order approving the settlement left open future medical benefits the claimant is not unconditionally entitled to such medical benefits. Court also noted that remedial care after MMI is not authorized.