Holcombe v. Brown Transport Corp.

Marshall, Presiding Justice.

Claimant Holcombe received workers’ compensation benefits for neck and back injuries, and was treated by a Dr. Grady, who was selected and authorized by the claimant’s employer, Brown Transport Corp. When the claimant moved to Tennessee, the employer authorized a Dr. Boehm (to whom Dr. Grady had referred the claimant) to treat the claimant for his orthopedic injuries. Dr. Grady sent the claimant a “physical therapy slip” and prescription which instructed “please treat as needed.” The employer later denied the claimant’s request for authorization for treatment by a…