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Natalie Woods sought workers' compensation benefits after two incidents: an alleged stroke at work on October 14, 2016, and an armed robbery at gunpoint on November 16, 2016, which resulted in stroke-like symptoms and psychological issues. The Workers' Compensation Judge, Pamela B. Johnson, conducted an expedited hearing. The Court found Dollar General failed to provide a proper panel of physicians to Ms. Woods as required by law, granting her request for a new panel. However, her claims for past medical expenses, temporary total disability benefits, and attorney's fees were denied due to insufficient expert medical proof establishing a causal connection between her conditions and employment. A scheduling hearing is set for June 22, 2017.
Woods, Natalie v. Dollar General 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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Natalie Woods sought workers' compensation benefits after two incidents: an alleged stroke at work on October 14, 2016, and an armed robbery at gunpoint on November 16, 2016, which resulted in stroke-like symptoms and psychological issues. The Workers' Compensation Judge, Pamela B. Johnson, conducted an expedited hearing. The Court found Dollar General failed to provide a proper panel of physicians to Ms. Woods as required by law, granting her request for a new panel. However, her claims for past medical expenses, temporary total disability benefits, and attorney's fees were denied due to insufficient expert medical proof establishing a causal connection between her conditions and employment. A scheduling hearing is set for June 22, 2017.
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