Cummings v. SAIF Corp.

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board (board) upholding SAIF corporation’s denial of his claim for compensation for a combined low back condition. We reject, without discussion, all of claimant’s arguments with the exception of those pertaining to the persuasiveness of a medical report prepared by Dr. Richard Matteri. Because we agree with claimant that the board’s explanation for upholding the denial based on Matteri’s insurer medical evaluation (IME) is not supported by substantial reason, we reverse and remand for reconsideration.

The facts are largely…