THOMPSON, Judge.
The employer/carrier (E/C) appeal a workers' compensation order finding the claimant competent to testify, and awarding permanent total disability (PTD) benefits, attorney's fees, costs, and future medical benefits. We reverse and remand.
The claimant was unable to testify and express himself in a manner that could be understood by the deputy commissioner (deputy) or the attorneys for the parties. The deputy permitted claimant's brother, who...
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