Apple Construction Corp. v. Sexton

KELSEY, Judge.

While on an open award for medical benefits, Orn Billy Sexton moved from Northern Virginia to Florida. Wanting to remain under the care of his Virginia treating physician, Sexton refused to accept the demand of his employer, Apple Construction Corporation, to choose a new physician in Florida. Having failed to convince the Workers’ Compensation Commission to compel the change of physicians, Apple Construction appeals. We affirm the commission’s decision.

I

We view the evidence on appeal in the light most favorable to Sexton, the prevailing party before the commission. Clinchfield…