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William Scott, an employee of Air Now, filed a Request for Expedited Hearing seeking additional medical benefits, specifically a new panel of physicians, and past temporary disability benefits. The court found Air Now's initial panel of physicians legally insufficient due to non-compliance with statutory requirements and ordered the employer to provide a new panel. Furthermore, the court determined Mr. Scott was entitled to temporary partial disability benefits from January 7 through January 28, 2016. This was because, despite a previous maximum medical improvement designation, temporary work restrictions were reinstated during this period, indicating he was no longer at MMI and unable to perform full duties. The court declined to rule on the 'unavailability' of physicians or the quality of care.
Scott, William v. Air Now 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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William Scott, an employee of Air Now, filed a Request for Expedited Hearing seeking additional medical benefits, specifically a new panel of physicians, and past temporary disability benefits. The court found Air Now's initial panel of physicians legally insufficient due to non-compliance with statutory requirements and ordered the employer to provide a new panel. Furthermore, the court determined Mr. Scott was entitled to temporary partial disability benefits from January 7 through January 28, 2016. This was because, despite a previous maximum medical improvement designation, temporary work restrictions were reinstated during this period, indicating he was no longer at MMI and unable to perform full duties. The court declined to rule on the 'unavailability' of physicians or the quality of care.
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