Jerry Hayden (Miami, FL) (Workers’ Compensation)
Primary Issues: Authorization of Medical Care, Major Contributing Cause, Estoppel
Summary: Contending they had only accepted a cervical sprain injury as compensable, the E/C denied continued medical treatment on the grounds the work accident was no longer the MCC of the need for care. The appointed EMA opined claimant’s work injury completely resolved, leaving no impairment and requiring no restrictions. The JCC afforded the EMA opinions the presumption of correctness and DENIED the claim for authorization of continued medical care, attorney’s fees and costs. The judge also rejected the claimant’s estoppel argument related to the cervical condition.