State Industrial Insurance System v. Thomas

OPINION

The State Industrial Insurance System (SIIS) appeals from an order of the district court which reversed the decision of an appeals officer denying medical benefits to respondent Thomas. For the reasons stated below, we reverse.

Thomas dislocated his shoulder during the course and scope of his employment as a police officer on September 6, 1980. Medical treatment was rendered at the Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital in Las Vegas. Thomas submitted a claim to the SIIS, and benefits were paid on the claim.

On September 15, 1980, Thomas’ treating physician, Dr. Donald MacKay, recommended…