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Shannon Lunsford, an employee, sought workers' compensation benefits from his employer, Deem First, and its insurance carrier, Amerisure, following a work-related injury on July 22, 2015. Mr. Lunsford requested an expedited hearing to address his entitlement to an evaluation for a permanent impairment rating for a facial injury, a panel of physicians for a low back injury and a left knee injury, additional temporary total disability benefits, and a recalculation of his average weekly wage. The Court granted Mr. Lunsford's request for a panel of orthopedic specialists for his left knee and an evaluation for permanent facial impairment. However, the Court denied his request for a new panel of back specialists that excluded Dr. West and found him not entitled to temporary total disability benefits beyond December 24, 2015. Deem First was also ordered to provide a compliant wage statement for a 'like employee' to calculate Mr. Lunsford's compensation rate.
Lunsford, Shannon v. Deem First 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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Shannon Lunsford, an employee, sought workers' compensation benefits from his employer, Deem First, and its insurance carrier, Amerisure, following a work-related injury on July 22, 2015. Mr. Lunsford requested an expedited hearing to address his entitlement to an evaluation for a permanent impairment rating for a facial injury, a panel of physicians for a low back injury and a left knee injury, additional temporary total disability benefits, and a recalculation of his average weekly wage. The Court granted Mr. Lunsford's request for a panel of orthopedic specialists for his left knee and an evaluation for permanent facial impairment. However, the Court denied his request for a new panel of back specialists that excluded Dr. West and found him not entitled to temporary total disability benefits beyond December 24, 2015. Deem First was also ordered to provide a compliant wage statement for a 'like employee' to calculate Mr. Lunsford's compensation rate.
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