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Andrea Wilhelm injured her left knee at work in August 2019, leading to a meniscal tear and subsequent knee replacement surgery. Walgreen Co., her employer, initially denied the knee replacement as not medically necessary, citing a lack of jurisdiction and timely filing, and arguing her pre-existing arthritis was the primary cause. The Court found it had jurisdiction, ruling that Ms. Wilhelm was entitled to benefits. The Court also determined that the work injury was the primary cause of her need for knee replacement, crediting Dr. Scott McCall's testimony over Dr. William Gavigan's record review. Consequently, the Court granted Ms. Wilhelm permanent partial disability benefits and ordered Walgreen to cover all related medical expenses.
Wilhelm, Andrea v. Walgreen Co. 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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Andrea Wilhelm injured her left knee at work in August 2019, leading to a meniscal tear and subsequent knee replacement surgery. Walgreen Co., her employer, initially denied the knee replacement as not medically necessary, citing a lack of jurisdiction and timely filing, and arguing her pre-existing arthritis was the primary cause. The Court found it had jurisdiction, ruling that Ms. Wilhelm was entitled to benefits. The Court also determined that the work injury was the primary cause of her need for knee replacement, crediting Dr. Scott McCall's testimony over Dr. William Gavigan's record review. Consequently, the Court granted Ms. Wilhelm permanent partial disability benefits and ordered Walgreen to cover all related medical expenses.
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