OPINION
ALARID, Judge.
This appeal requires interpretation of certain provisions of NMSA 1978, Sections 52-5-12 and -14 (Repl.Pamp. 1991) (effective January 1, 1991), dealing with lump sum payments and court approval of lump sum payment agreements. Employer and its insurance carrier (Employer) appeal an order approving a partial lump sum award for paying debts. Employer raises three issues: (1) whether the workers' compensation judge (judge) erred in refusing...
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