Gaines v. Sun Refinery and Marketing

SUMMERS, Justice:

Claimant sought compensation for loss of pulmonary function. The Workers’ Compensation Court denied benefits but the Court of Appeals reversed. We granted certiorari to address the issue of whether the order of the Workers’ Compensation Court was supported by any competent evidence. Because we find that all medical reports submitted as evidence failed to comply with A.M.A. Guidelines, we reverse and remand for further proceedings. We further set forth the rule to be applied hereafter in order to obtain appellate review of medical reports, and revise our earlier position as to…