JCC Anthony (Tampa) (Bill Rogner) (9-27-23)– Denied payment of medical bill, authorization of orthopedic specialist, authorization of physical therapy and authorization of lumbar spine MRI. The claimant initially reported no injuries after a minor work-related motor vehicle accident. Subsequent to his termination for causing the accident, he alleged lower back and neck injuries. The E/C’s IME, Geoffrey Cronen, M.D., opined that the claimant suffered no injury in the accident. The claimant’s IME, Elaine Blair D.C., opined that the claimant sustained lumbar and cervical spine injuries and recommended an evaluation with an orthopedic specialist, lumbar MRI, and physical therapy. After denying the claimant’s untimely request for an EMA, the JCC accepted Dr. Cronen’s opinion that the claimant suffered no injury in the accident and denied all requested benefits. Click here to view Order
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