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Jeffrey Moore, an employee of Transforce, Inc., sustained a left shoulder injury on September 24, 2020. Following surgery and physical therapy, temporary disability benefits were initiated but later suspended by Transforce when Mr. Moore missed a medical appointment, despite his attempt to reschedule. The Court ruled that Mr. Moore is likely entitled to temporary partial disability benefits for the period of April 8 through April 22, finding Transforce's suspension of benefits due to the missed appointment to be premature and unreasonable. Consequently, Transforce was ordered to pay Mr. Moore $768.15. The case was also referred to the Compliance Program for investigation into the improper denial of benefits.
Moore, Jeffrey v. Transforce, 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.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims.
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Jeffrey Moore, an employee of Transforce, Inc., sustained a left shoulder injury on September 24, 2020. Following surgery and physical therapy, temporary disability benefits were initiated but later suspended by Transforce when Mr. Moore missed a medical appointment, despite his attempt to reschedule. The Court ruled that Mr. Moore is likely entitled to temporary partial disability benefits for the period of April 8 through April 22, finding Transforce's suspension of benefits due to the missed appointment to be premature and unreasonable. Consequently, Transforce was ordered to pay Mr. Moore $768.15. The case was also referred to the Compliance Program for investigation into the improper denial of benefits.
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