Chavez v. State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Safety & Compensation Division

BURKE, Justice.

[¶ 1] Elmer Chavez applied to the Wyoming Workers' Safety and Compensation Division for reimbursement. of medical expenses relating to his back surgery in 2006. Mr. Chavez claimed that the surgery was necessary because of 'a work-related injury he suffered in 1989. The Division denied the benefits. Mr. Chavez requested a hearing on the denial of his benefits, and the matter was referred to the Medical Commission. The Commission affirmed the Division's denial of benefits, and Mr. Chaves appealed to the district court. The district court affirmed the denial of benefits, and Mr.…