Deriso v. Great Western Meats

This cause is before us on appeal of an order denying a claim for reimbursement of orthopedic medical care rendered to claimant. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Claimant injured his back and neck in a work accident in June 1987. Although initially treated by a chiropractor, his condition was not relieved. Claimant told the chiropractor he was unsatisfied, and the chiropractor told the employer and servicing agent (E/SA). They responded with a letter authorizing claimant to see any of three doctors, none of whom were osteopaths. Up to that time, claimant had not told anyone he…