J & M Transportation Co. v. Crowe

Pope, Judge.

While engaged in his employment with appellant-employer, on June 4, 1981 appellee-claimant fell thirteen feet from a ladder injuring his lower back and left leg 1 requiring treatment by Dr. Lehman, a specialist in orthopedic medicine. Appellee received workers’ compensation benefits until such were terminated upon his return to work on July 27, 1981. Appellee’s return to work slip signed by Dr. Lehman stated that appellee could return to perform his normal duties. However, by deposition Dr. Lehman testified that as a matter of general policy upon a claimant’s request, he specified…