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David Roy, the employee, injured his right arm and shoulder in August 2020. Although Kenan Advantage Group, the employer, initially provided medical treatment, Mr. Roy's authorized physician later declined to continue care. Despite Kenan sending multiple panels of physicians, all selected doctors refused to treat Mr. Roy after reviewing his medical records. Mr. Roy sought a court order compelling Kenan to provide a new panel of physicians, citing persistent pain and concern over his previous surgery. Kenan did not dispute Mr. Roy's entitlement to treatment but acknowledged difficulty in finding a willing physician. The Court ruled in favor of Mr. Roy, ordering Kenan to supply a panel of physicians willing to treat his injuries as per Tennessee Code Annotated sections 50-6-204(a)(3)(A)(i) and 50-6-204(a)(3)(B).
Roy, David v. Kenan Advantage Group 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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David Roy, the employee, injured his right arm and shoulder in August 2020. Although Kenan Advantage Group, the employer, initially provided medical treatment, Mr. Roy's authorized physician later declined to continue care. Despite Kenan sending multiple panels of physicians, all selected doctors refused to treat Mr. Roy after reviewing his medical records. Mr. Roy sought a court order compelling Kenan to provide a new panel of physicians, citing persistent pain and concern over his previous surgery. Kenan did not dispute Mr. Roy's entitlement to treatment but acknowledged difficulty in finding a willing physician. The Court ruled in favor of Mr. Roy, ordering Kenan to supply a panel of physicians willing to treat his injuries as per Tennessee Code Annotated sections 50-6-204(a)(3)(A)(i) and 50-6-204(a)(3)(B).
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