Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. v. Brown

Frank Holt. Justice.

The appellant seeks reversal of the Workmen’s Compensation Commission’s order, affirmed by the circuit court, which awarded retroactive benefits upon approval of appellee’s petition for a change of physician. Appellant contends the commission’s award “contradicts the law.” (Ark. Stat. Ann. § 83-1311 [Repl. 1960].)

Appellee Brown suffered an admittedly compensable back injury in May, 1970, as an employee of the appellant. The appellant company’s physician referred appellee to Dr. Ross, an admittedly qualified orthopedic surgeon, who prescribed conservative treatment until…