McNeal v. Miller Trailers

WENTWORTH, Judge.

The claimant appeals an order of the deputy commissioner denying his claim for psychiatric treatment. Because the deputy clearly relied on an improperly admitted medical report, we reverse.

Claimant is a 26 year old black male with an eleventh grade education. On April 4, 1978 he was lifting metal wheel rims when he felt a “pop” in his back. On November 8, 1979, he was released by his treating physician who felt that no more could be done for him and that maximum medical improvement had been reached. However, claimant continued to complain of severe pain, and testified that he…