Ausmus v. Pierce

OPINION OF THE COURT

The appellant in this workers’ compensation case is claimant’s treating chiropractor, Dr. Ausmus. After suffering a work-related back injury on July 13, 1987, this workers’ compensation claim was settled for 75% occupational disability benefits apportioned equally between the employer and the Special Fund. The employer reopened the case to contest the reasonableness and necessity of chiropractic treatments performed by Dr. Ausmus.

The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) held that the employer was not responsible for payment of chiropractic expenses incurred after June 23, 1989,…