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This case concerns a workers' compensation claim filed by Derrick Ransom, a former professional football player. The Jacksonville Jaguars, through their insurer, petitioned for reconsideration of a finding that ordered them to pay for diagnostic testing and travel expenses before a jurisdictional determination. The Appeals Board found that ordering payment before establishing jurisdiction was improper. Therefore, the previous award was rescinded, and the matter was returned to the trial level to first determine if the Appeals Board has jurisdiction over the Jaguars.
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This case concerns a workers' compensation claim filed by Derrick Ransom, a former professional football player. The Jacksonville Jaguars, through their insurer, petitioned for reconsideration of a finding that ordered them to pay for diagnostic testing and travel expenses before a jurisdictional determination. The Appeals Board found that ordering payment before establishing jurisdiction was improper. Therefore, the previous award was rescinded, and the matter was returned to the trial level to first determine if the Appeals Board has jurisdiction over the Jaguars.
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