Cafeteria Worker Denied Benefits for Later Manifested Knee Condition
08/01/2012
Facts
Petitioner sustained a fractured right fibula in slip and fall May 20, 2005, treated for eight weeks with non weight bearing, followed by therapy, and received full duty release July 25, 2005. Claimed right knee aggravated by work incident. Petitioner received chiropractic care for next two years for both knees and other conditions. She then sought a surgeon for continued right knee pain and underwent
General Manager Denied Benefits for Low Back Treatment, Extensive Treatment, Permanent Restrictions
08/01/2012
Facts
Petitioner sustained a fracture to her L1 vertebrae following a slip and fall on May 12, 2004. Petitioner underwent conservative care through the fall of 2004. She continued to complain of low back complaints with sporadic treatment for next two years. She then pursued aggressive care beginning in the fall of 2006. This treatment was related by Petitioner’s physician to her original work injury. Our
CNA Seeks Treatment and Temporary Total Disability Benefits
05/28/2012
FACTS:
Petitioner suffered a low back injury while assisting a patient. Following her injury, Petitioner was taken off of work and started undergoing physical therapy and injections. Despite her prolonged treatment, Petitioner continued to complain of 10/10 pain and sought authorization for a spinal cord stimulator, which was disputed by our IME doctor. The matter proceeded to trial on Petitioner’s 19(b)/8(a) petition.
