Doctrines of res judicata and collateral estoppel did not bar review petition to add left ulnar nerve injury because a judge in prior decision rejected medical expert’s opinion that claimant’s symptoms were caused by injury to left ulnar nerve.

King of Prussia
Workers' Compensation
A Workers’ Compensation Judge issued a decision granting a claim petition and recognizing work-related injuries in the nature of left wrist a What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent legal developments of interest to our read
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The Commonwealth Court finding that combined dosages of OxyContin and Oxycodone were excessive and not reasonable and necessary was supported by substantial competent evidence as it was based on competent and credible opinion of reviewing provider.

King of Prussia
Workers' Compensation
Following the claimant’s work injury, the employer filed a Request for Utilization Review (UR) regarding pain management treatment the claima What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide informa
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