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Frederick Russell, an assembly technician for Aluma Form, Inc., suffered a left shoulder and neck injury in January 2018. The employer accepted a shoulder sprain but contested a labral tear and impingement. The Court reviewed conflicting medical testimony from Dr. Jones and Dr. Dalal regarding causation and impairment. The Court ruled that Mr. Russell successfully proved causation for his shoulder injury and that he was justified in seeking unauthorized treatment due to the employer's actions. Consequently, Aluma Form was ordered to pay permanent partial disability benefits of $11,879.49, temporary disability benefits of $9,308.86, and Mr. Russell's medical bills from Dr. Dalal and Memphis Surgery Center. Dr. Dalal was designated as the authorized treating physician for future medical benefits.
Russell, Frederick v. Aluma Form, 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.
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Frederick Russell, an assembly technician for Aluma Form, Inc., suffered a left shoulder and neck injury in January 2018. The employer accepted a shoulder sprain but contested a labral tear and impingement. The Court reviewed conflicting medical testimony from Dr. Jones and Dr. Dalal regarding causation and impairment. The Court ruled that Mr. Russell successfully proved causation for his shoulder injury and that he was justified in seeking unauthorized treatment due to the employer's actions. Consequently, Aluma Form was ordered to pay permanent partial disability benefits of $11,879.49, temporary disability benefits of $9,308.86, and Mr. Russell's medical bills from Dr. Dalal and Memphis Surgery Center. Dr. Dalal was designated as the authorized treating physician for future medical benefits.
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