State ex rel. Jackson Tube Services, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

{¶ 1} Appellee-claimant James R. Alexander’s workers’ compensation claim . was allowed for a torn left rotator cuff and other injuries. In May 1998, Dr. Don D. Delcamp performed an open surgery on the shoulder and repaired two tears. Temporary total disability compensation (“TTC”) was paid thereafter.

{¶ 2} Despite the operation, claimant continued to have significant shoulder problems. Dr. Steven S. Wunder examined claimant on behalf of appellant-employer, Jackson Tube Services, -Inc. (“JTS”), and opined that claimant had reached maximum medical improvement. Appellee Industrial Commission of…