Department of Parks & Tourism v. Helms

John B. Robbins, Chief Judge.

Appellant Department of Parks and Tourism appeals the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission that found that appellee Belinda Gail Helms was properly referred to a chiropractor and then to a general practitioner by her treating physician. It argues that this was not supported by substantial evidence. Appellant also argues that the impairment rating to the body as a whole was not based on objective and measurable findings, taking issue with appellee’s range-of-motion tests. Though we find no merit to the Department’s arguments regarding the referrals, we…