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The IAB concludes that regenerative medicine procedures, including orthobiologic injections, do not constitute “reasonable” or “necessary” treatment for a compensable lumbar spine condition.
The claimant injured her lumbar spine in a compensable work accident on January 7, 2019, while working as a bus driver for the State of Delaware. She came under the care of Dr. B.
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Per the First District Court of Appeal’s per curiam opinion, there was competent, substantial evidence to support the judge’s finding that the claimant did not give timely notice of her injury, and the judge’s order was affirmed.
This case involves two dates of accident that have been consolidated into a single matter. At the time of her accident, the claimant was employed as a clinical coordinator.
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New Jersey Appellate Court affirms denial of motion for medical and/or temporary disability benefits based upon petitioner’s credibility issues and failure to establish objective evidence.
The petitioner sustained a slip and fall while working for the respondent in December 2017. The petitioner reported the incident but failed to identify any injuries.
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Court holds that while Section 2102 of the Medical Marijuana Act may preclude direct coverage for an injured worker’s medical cannabis by an insurance carrier, it does not preclude reimbursement of medical marijuana used for treatment of a work injury.
In this case, the claimant struggled with chronic pain for a work-related low back injury she sustained in 1997 that resulted in two surgeries.
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Although §2102 of the Medical Marijuana Act did not require direct coverage for an injured worker’s medical marijuana, it was not prohibited; therefore, the carrier was required to reimburse the out-of-pocket costs of an injured worker’s medical cannabis.
In this case, the claimant underwent two low back surgeries following a 2006 work injury. He gradually weaned himself off of all opioid medications, but not without consequences, in the form of significant withdrawal symptoms.
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Teresa Fegley, as Executrix of the Estate of Paul Sheetz v. Firestone Tire & Rubber (WCAB); No. 680 C. D. 2021; filed March 17, 2023; by Judge Covey AND Edward Appel v. GWC Warranty Corp. (WCAB); 824 C.D.
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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.
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.
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The Appellate Court finds that the employer/carrier forfeits the right of seeking a one time physician change due to an untimely response.
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.
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