McNealy v. Verizon Support Center/Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc.

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Claimant argues the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) erred in denying her request to select or change her primary care provider and likewise erred in denying her claim for attorney’s fees and costs. We agree the JCC erred and reverse for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Background

The relevant facts are not in dispute. Claimant sustained a compensable repetitive motion injury on April 11, 2001, involving both hands/wrists. At all times relevant to this appeal, medical treatment was provided to Claimant via a managed care arrangement. When…