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The employee, Braxton Smith, was injured when a pole struck his back and head, leading to back pain and headaches. While the employer, Galloway Construction, LLC, provided treatment for his back injury, they disputed the causal relationship of his headaches to the work accident. The trial court ruled in favor of the employee, ordering a panel of neurologists for his headaches. The Appeals Board affirmed this decision, finding that the employee would likely prevail at trial in establishing his entitlement to the requested medical evaluation.
Smith, Braxton v. Galloway Construction, LLC. is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. 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 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
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The employee, Braxton Smith, was injured when a pole struck his back and head, leading to back pain and headaches. While the employer, Galloway Construction, LLC, provided treatment for his back injury, they disputed the causal relationship of his headaches to the work accident. The trial court ruled in favor of the employee, ordering a panel of neurologists for his headaches. The Appeals Board affirmed this decision, finding that the employee would likely prevail at trial in establishing his entitlement to the requested medical evaluation.
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