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Ms. Kimberly Grimes sought additional medical benefits, specifically shoulder-replacement surgery, for a right-shoulder injury sustained while working at YRC, Inc. in August 2018. YRC opposed, arguing the need for surgery stemmed from pre-existing 'end-stage' arthritis rather than the work injury. Two physicians, Dr. Blake Garside and Dr. Ronald Glenn, both concluded that Ms. Grimes's need for a shoulder replacement was due to her pre-existing arthritis and not the work accident. Consequently, the Court denied Ms. Grimes's claim for additional medical benefits, finding she failed to meet the burden of proof that the surgery was a reasonable and necessary treatment for her workplace injury.
Grimes, Kimberly v. YRC, Inc. 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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Ms. Kimberly Grimes sought additional medical benefits, specifically shoulder-replacement surgery, for a right-shoulder injury sustained while working at YRC, Inc. in August 2018. YRC opposed, arguing the need for surgery stemmed from pre-existing 'end-stage' arthritis rather than the work injury. Two physicians, Dr. Blake Garside and Dr. Ronald Glenn, both concluded that Ms. Grimes's need for a shoulder replacement was due to her pre-existing arthritis and not the work accident. Consequently, the Court denied Ms. Grimes's claim for additional medical benefits, finding she failed to meet the burden of proof that the surgery was a reasonable and necessary treatment for her workplace injury.
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