Medisch v. Dept. of Environmental Protection / Division of Risk Management

JCC Case – West Palm Beach – (Paul Terlizzese) (8-19-22) – Denied authorization of left knee MRI.  The JCC found the need for the left knee MRI was due to a subsequent intervening accident at home.  The claimant’s IME, Dr. Elkhechen, opined the claimant’s knee gave way due to her work injury causing her subsequent fall.  The JCC accepted the opinion of the authorized treating physician, Dr. Lazarus, over the opinion of Dr. Elkhechen.  Dr. Lazarus opined the claimant’s knee had no instability and did not lock or give way.  The JCC also noted other medical histories indicating the claimant simply lost her balance.  Click here to view Order