SHIVERS, Judge.
The City of Miami appeals from the deputy commissioner's order awarding claimant, Robert Mercer, a $50,000 partial lump sum advance for the purpose of purchasing a Cessna 172 airplane. The issue in this case is the correctness of that award. We hold that the advance was not in the best interests of the claimant, and reverse.
Prior to his industrial accident, claimant worked as a police officer for the City of Miami. Claimant was injured when...
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