Pittman v. International Paper Co.

HORTON, Judge.

Plaintiff alleged that a job-related injury occurred in March of 1993 and he filed a workers’ compensation claim. This claim was denied by both the Deputy Commissioner and the Full Industrial Commission (Commission). Plaintiff then received medical treatment after the alleged March 1993 injury from Dr. James Markworth (Dr. Markworth), who performed surgery on plaintiff. Plaintiff experienced some relief but also continued to suffer from pain in his lower back and occasionally in his left leg.

On 27 July 1993, Dr. Markworth released plaintiff to return to work on 16 August 1993,…