Square D Co. v. Tipton

OPINION OF THE COURT

This case concerns the standard by which an employer must prove that a medical treatment for which an injured worker seeks compensation benefits is not reasonable or is not necessary for the cure and relief of the effects of the injury. KRS 342.020.

On February 18,1986, claimant, an assembly line worker, left work due to pain in her *309right wrist and sought medical attention. During the next 15 months, she was placed on light duty, the pain increased, and her right elbow and shoulder became affected. Eventually, her left shoulder also became painful. During this time she was…