In the Matter of the Worker's Compensation Claim Of: Bennie Johnson v. State of Wyoming, Ex Rel., Wyoming Workers' Safety and Compensation Division

KITE, Chief Justice.

[11] The State of Wyoming ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Safety and Compensation Division (the Division) denied Bennie Johnson's requests for preauthorization of bilateral total knee replacements and payment of other medical bills associated with his knees on the grounds the current condition of his knees was not related to a 1992 work injury. The Medical Commission held a contested case hearing and upheld the Division's decision. During the hearing it admitted into evidence, over Mr. Johnson's objection, three exhibits. We conclude the Medical Commission did not commit…