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Brent Bumgarner, an employee, sought temporary disability and additional medical benefits for a low-back injury sustained while working for Amazon. He requested orthopedist Dr. Michael McNamara as his authorized treating physician, contending that the panel-selected generalist, Dr. Harold Nevels, was dismissive. Amazon countered that Bumgarner was noncompliant by not continuing treatment with Dr. Nevels and was ineligible for temporary disability. The Court ordered Amazon to provide a panel of orthopedic specialists, acknowledging Dr. McNamara's findings and Bumgarner's credible testimony of ongoing pain. However, the request for temporary disability benefits was denied as Bumgarner did not attempt modified duty and had a gap in treatment for his work-related injury. Additionally, the case was referred to the Compliance Program to investigate Amazon's potential failures in good faith mediation and filing a notice of controversy.
Bumgarner, Brent v. Amazon.com Services, LLC is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims.
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Brent Bumgarner, an employee, sought temporary disability and additional medical benefits for a low-back injury sustained while working for Amazon. He requested orthopedist Dr. Michael McNamara as his authorized treating physician, contending that the panel-selected generalist, Dr. Harold Nevels, was dismissive. Amazon countered that Bumgarner was noncompliant by not continuing treatment with Dr. Nevels and was ineligible for temporary disability. The Court ordered Amazon to provide a panel of orthopedic specialists, acknowledging Dr. McNamara's findings and Bumgarner's credible testimony of ongoing pain. However, the request for temporary disability benefits was denied as Bumgarner did not attempt modified duty and had a gap in treatment for his work-related injury. Additionally, the case was referred to the Compliance Program to investigate Amazon's potential failures in good faith mediation and filing a notice of controversy.
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