KAHN, J.
May a claimant entitled to workers' compensation benefits under section 440.13, Florida Statutes (2001), receive a second medical opinion at the expense of the employer/carrier (E/C)? We hold that such an opinion may be required, contingent, however, upon an evidentiary showing that such is both reasonable and medically necessary. We reverse because the JCC denied the request below as a matter of law.
Claimant, Robert Lombardi, suffered a back injury...
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