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Shanan Holborn, an employee, sought medical benefits for two work-related injuries: a right foot injury from July 4, 2014, and a low back injury from August 12, 2014. The Court consolidated these claims and addressed whether Ms. Holborn was entitled to further medical treatment and reimbursement for unauthorized emergency room visits. The Court determined that Ms. Holborn was entitled to additional medical treatment for her right foot injury with Dr. Drake and continued treatment for her low back injury with Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, finding Dr. Cruz's opinion held a presumption of correctness over an independent medical evaluation. However, her request for reimbursement for unauthorized emergency room visits was denied due to insufficient evidence to establish the necessity or reasonableness of such care. The matter is set for an Initial Hearing/Status Conference on August 5, 2016.
Holborn, Shanan v. Walmart 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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Shanan Holborn, an employee, sought medical benefits for two work-related injuries: a right foot injury from July 4, 2014, and a low back injury from August 12, 2014. The Court consolidated these claims and addressed whether Ms. Holborn was entitled to further medical treatment and reimbursement for unauthorized emergency room visits. The Court determined that Ms. Holborn was entitled to additional medical treatment for her right foot injury with Dr. Drake and continued treatment for her low back injury with Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, finding Dr. Cruz's opinion held a presumption of correctness over an independent medical evaluation. However, her request for reimbursement for unauthorized emergency room visits was denied due to insufficient evidence to establish the necessity or reasonableness of such care. The matter is set for an Initial Hearing/Status Conference on August 5, 2016.
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