APD 231080
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge excluded the carrier-RME chiropractor’s opinion regarding PTSD pursuant to Rule 127.130(b)(7). The Appeals Panel noted that the rule applies only to designated doctors.
APD 231028
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision regarding impairment rating because there was an inconsistency in the measurements reported by the certifying doctor.
APD 230890
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision on impairment rating because the adopted certification rated a total shoulder arthroplasty, which was not part of the claimant’s treatment.
APD 230904
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision of the administrative law judge because the adopted certification failed to explain the origin of range-of-motion measurements and contained errors in calculating the impairment rating.
APD 230893
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the administrative law judge failed to amend the extent-of-injury issue as agreed to by the parties.
APD 230873
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision of the administrative law judge because the certifying doctor for maximum medical improvement considered whether the claimant actually recovered or improved rather than whether material recovery or lasting improvement could reasonably be anticipated.
APD 230950
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the administrative law judge failed to make a finding of fact, conclusion of law, or decision regarding the certified disputed condition.
APD 230778
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the administrative law judge failed to make findings of fact on the issues of finality or disability.
APD 230824
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision of the administrative law judge to make a mathematical correction to the certification of maximum medical improvement and impairment rating.
APD 230839
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision of the administrative law judge to make a mathematical correction to the certification of maximum medical improvement and impairment rating.