PHILLIP WEIDNER & ASSOCIATES, INC. v. Hibdon

OPINION

CARPENETI, Justice.

1. INTRODUCTION

Phillip Weidner & Associates, Inc. and Alaska National Insurance Company appeal the superior court’s decision remanding a decision of the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board with instructions to authorize Stacey Hibdon’s medical claim for future back surgery if a new examination determines the procedure is still medically warranted. Because Hibdon presented substantial evidence that the treatment she sought was reasonable and medically necessary, we affirm.

II. FACTS & PROCEEDINGS

A. Factual Histoi'y

Stacey Hibdon suffered an on-the-job-injury to her back…