Diel v. Defenders Security Co.

11 Appellee, Dennis Diel, began receiving indemnity benefits and necessary medical expenses after he injured his back while working for Defenders Security Company. Thereafter, the physician treating him for his back requested authorization for a lumbar discography. The request was denied by his workers’ compensation carrier, Travelers Property & Casualty Company of America, and thereafter, the Office of Workers’ Compensation. Appellee appealed to the WCJ, and after a hearing, the WCJ reversed the decision of the OWCA and granted authorization for the lumbar discography. For the ensuing…