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Michael Gilbert, an employee of Pike Electric, LLC, sustained a neck and shoulder injury on October 15, 2014, for which his claim was accepted as compensable. Following a disagreement with his treating physician, Dr. Merrill White, regarding his diagnosis, Mr. Gilbert sought a second opinion. Pike Electric initially scheduled an appointment with Dr. Thomas Koenig, which Mr. Gilbert did not attend, arguing he was entitled to a panel selection for a second opinion. The Court determined that Mr. Gilbert is indeed entitled to a second opinion on diagnosis and may choose a physician from the two remaining specialists on the original panel provided by Pike, specifically Dr. Hauge or Dr. Johnson, as per Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-204(a)(3)(C). No new panel selection is required.
Gilbert, Michael v. Pike Electric, 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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Michael Gilbert, an employee of Pike Electric, LLC, sustained a neck and shoulder injury on October 15, 2014, for which his claim was accepted as compensable. Following a disagreement with his treating physician, Dr. Merrill White, regarding his diagnosis, Mr. Gilbert sought a second opinion. Pike Electric initially scheduled an appointment with Dr. Thomas Koenig, which Mr. Gilbert did not attend, arguing he was entitled to a panel selection for a second opinion. The Court determined that Mr. Gilbert is indeed entitled to a second opinion on diagnosis and may choose a physician from the two remaining specialists on the original panel provided by Pike, specifically Dr. Hauge or Dr. Johnson, as per Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-204(a)(3)(C). No new panel selection is required.
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