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Daniel Eicholtz, an employee, suffered a calcaneus fracture and tendon tear in his right foot and ankle from a work-related fall. His authorized treating physician, Dr. Chase Corn, referred him for a psychiatric evaluation due to his reported anxiety and depression and concerning behavior. The employer, RAE Builders, LLC, disputed the need for psychiatric care, arguing Dr. Corn did not explicitly link the psychiatric issues to the work injury. Citing legal precedent from Beech v. G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc., the Court ruled that the authorized physician's referral for psychiatric care, even without a definitive causation opinion, triggers the presumption of medical necessity. Therefore, the Court granted Mr. Eicholtz's request, ordering RAE Builders to provide a panel of psychiatrists.
EICHOLTZ, DANIEL v. RAE BUILDERS, 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.
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Daniel Eicholtz, an employee, suffered a calcaneus fracture and tendon tear in his right foot and ankle from a work-related fall. His authorized treating physician, Dr. Chase Corn, referred him for a psychiatric evaluation due to his reported anxiety and depression and concerning behavior. The employer, RAE Builders, LLC, disputed the need for psychiatric care, arguing Dr. Corn did not explicitly link the psychiatric issues to the work injury. Citing legal precedent from Beech v. G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc., the Court ruled that the authorized physician's referral for psychiatric care, even without a definitive causation opinion, triggers the presumption of medical necessity. Therefore, the Court granted Mr. Eicholtz's request, ordering RAE Builders to provide a panel of psychiatrists.
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