University of Arkansas Public Employee Claims Division v. Tocci

hThe University of Arkansas (U of A) appeals the January 14, 2015 decision of the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission awarding additional medical treatment to Kym Tocci for her compensa-ble back injury. Ms. Tocci, a print-machine operator at the U of A, sustained the injury.on April 6, 2012, while moving a case of envelopes. Her treating physician diagnosed the injury as a low-back sprain and referred her for chiropractic manipulation, physical therapy, and orthopedic consultation. Dr. Regina Thurman eventually undertook Ms. Tocci’s medical care for pain management, primarily through…