Pruitt v. SOUTHEAST PERSONNEL LEASING INC.

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Claimant argues that the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) erred in denying his request for a change in treating physician. Because the JCC correctly determined that Claimant acquiesced in the Employer/Carrier’s (E/C) selection of an alternate treating physician, we affirm.

On June 2, 2008, Claimant slipped and fell at work and sustained injuries to his low back and shoulder. The E/C accepted the accident as compensable and provided treatment. Claimant became dissatisfied with his initial treating physician, Dr. Kel-man, who told Claimant that his back…