MBM Corporation/Sedgwick Claims Management etc. v. Archer Wilson

In this workers’ compensation appeal, the Employer/Carrier (E/C) argues that the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) erred, in finding Claimant entitled to authorization for an evaluation of his cervical spine in order to obtain a diagnosis. We agree the JCC utilized an incorrect legal standard in determining that Claimant was entitled to the requested diagnostic evaluation. Accordingly, we reverse the appealed order.. I.

Claimant was injured- on October 16, 2010, when he fell backwards out of the truck he was-unloading, landing on asphalt and striking his head, and right shoulder. Only a right…