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Paul Hensley, an employee, sought an order for Amazon.com Services, LLC to authorize shoulder surgery by Dr. Kyle Joyner for a left shoulder injury sustained on November 3, 2020. Amazon opposed, citing a utilization review and updated records from Dr. Joyner. The Court held an expedited hearing on June 17, 2021. The Court denied Mr. Hensley's request because the medical proof, specifically Dr. Joyner's latest note from April 28, 2021, did not convey a current recommendation for surgery, despite Mr. Hensley's testimony about ongoing pain and belief that surgery was still an option.
Hensley, Paul 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.
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Paul Hensley, an employee, sought an order for Amazon.com Services, LLC to authorize shoulder surgery by Dr. Kyle Joyner for a left shoulder injury sustained on November 3, 2020. Amazon opposed, citing a utilization review and updated records from Dr. Joyner. The Court held an expedited hearing on June 17, 2021. The Court denied Mr. Hensley's request because the medical proof, specifically Dr. Joyner's latest note from April 28, 2021, did not convey a current recommendation for surgery, despite Mr. Hensley's testimony about ongoing pain and belief that surgery was still an option.
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