Sonic Ambassador v. Richard

COOKS, Judge.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On August 22, 2012, Damon Richard was injured while in the course and scope of his employment with Sonic of Ambassador. Mr. Richard was treated by Dr. John D. Sledge, III, an orthopedist, following the accident. Dr. Sledge stated in a report dated July 8, 2015, that Mr. Richard was capable of sedentary work.

Sonic then requested that Mr. Richard attend vocational rehabilitation services with Ms. Jennifer Jones of GENEX. Mr. Richard rejected the services of GENEX, noting that another employee of GENEX had provided nurse case manager services in this…