In this workers’ compensation appeal, ap-pellee has conceded that the deputy commissioner erred in prematurely ruling on the issue of permanent impairment. We therefore modify the deputy commissioner’s order by striking all but the first sentence in paragraph 6. We find no merit in the other issues raised on appeal, and therefore AFFIRM the order as modified by this opinion.
NIMMONS and BARFIELD, JJ„ and FRANK, RICHARD H., Associate Judge, concur.