The Southland Corp, t/a 7-Eleven v. Sharon Welch

BENTON, Judge.

This appeal arises from the Workers’ Compensation Commission’s rulings that Sharon Welch’s medical treatment was unauthorized and that she did not unjustifiably refuse medical treatment. The Southland Corporation contends the commission erred in ruling that Welch’s failure to select a physician from a panel did not bar her from receiving wage loss indemnity benefits. By cross-appeal, Welch contends the commission erred in ruling that her failure to select a physician from the panel rendered her treatment unauthorized. We affirm the commission’s award.

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At the evidentiary hearing…