| Marshall Dennehey

A Hearing Officer in a Fee Review case does not have statutory authority to remedy an overpayment of medical bills made to the provider by the insurer.

March 1, 2023

In this case, the Medical Fee Review Section determined that Philadelphia Surgery Center (the provider) was due $14,393.83 for medical services rendered to the claimant. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.

The New Jersey Appellate Court affirms finding of compensability under Special Mission exception of Coming and Going Rule even though the petitioner sustained severe injuries as a result of his own actions in violation of company policy.

Mount Laurel

Workers' Compensation

March 1, 2023

The petitioner sustained severe injuries, including loss of the use of an eye, brain trauma and burns, as a result of a B-Tank/gas tank explosion. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.

The Appellate Court finds that the employer/carrier forfeits the right of seeking a one time physician change due to an untimely response.

Jacksonville

Workers' Compensation

March 1, 2023

The claimant sent a written request to the employer/carrier on June 20, 2019, exercising his right to a one time change in physician. The employer/carrier failed to respond. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.

Superior Court confirms IAB’s termination of total disability benefits and rejects argument that IAB “precedent” requires a DME doctor to examine a claimant following a subsequent, intervening event in order to offer an opinion on work capabilities.

Wilmington

Workers' Compensation

March 1, 2023

Mr. Hooten injured his neck in a compensable work accident in December 2020. In late 2021, the employer filed a petition to terminate ongoing total disability benefits based on the opinions of Dr. Gelman. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.

Roseland

Workers' Compensation

March 1, 2023

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