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This post-settlement medical benefits case concerns Judith Holland's entitlement to a lumbar fusion surgery ordered by her authorized treating physician, Dr. Samuel Schroerlucke. The employer, Randstad, denied the surgery, which led to a utilization review and an independent medical examination by Dr. John Lochemes, both of which did not recommend surgery. The Court, however, found Dr. Schroerlucke's opinion more credible due to his specialization and long-term treatment of Ms. Holland, concluding that the surgery is medically necessary. The Court also granted Ms. Holland's request for attorney's fees due to Randstad's failure to approve the necessary medical care.
HOLLAND, JUDITH v. RANDSTAD 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.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims.
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This post-settlement medical benefits case concerns Judith Holland's entitlement to a lumbar fusion surgery ordered by her authorized treating physician, Dr. Samuel Schroerlucke. The employer, Randstad, denied the surgery, which led to a utilization review and an independent medical examination by Dr. John Lochemes, both of which did not recommend surgery. The Court, however, found Dr. Schroerlucke's opinion more credible due to his specialization and long-term treatment of Ms. Holland, concluding that the surgery is medically necessary. The Court also granted Ms. Holland's request for attorney's fees due to Randstad's failure to approve the necessary medical care.
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