By Jane Salem, staff attorney, Nashville Within the past two weeks, the Appeals Board has made significant evidentiary rulings about the admissibility of Form C-32 and medical records. The opinions examined their admissibility at two different stages of the case, one at summary judgment and the other at an expedited hearing. The procedural posture makes … Continue reading Appeals Board Issues Key Evidence Opinions Regarding Medical Records
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How will I know what to do with medical records?
By Judge Audrey Headrick, Chattanooga The Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims recently welcomed attorneys with Open Arms for coffee and conversation about the Court’s rules, processes, etc. We were pleased with attendance and the Straight Up feedback you gave us. Among the concerns you voiced was how to handle medical records. Let’s go Back in … Continue reading How will I know what to do with medical records?
What is the Court Looking for from Physicians?
By Judge Amber Luttrell Lawyers and doctors. We’re a bit of an odd couple, considering the very different training, education and ways of thinking we generally possess. Yet, in the workers’ compensation system, we bring these differences together to (hopefully) ensure that injured workers get the care they need and that employees and employers alike … Continue reading What is the Court Looking for from Physicians?
Getting on Down to the Main Attraction
By Judge Allen Phillips, Jackson "Let's get on down To the main attraction, With a little less talk And a lot more action." I feel reasonably confident that Toby Keith was NOT referring to Tennessee Compilation Rule and Regulation 0800-21-02-.16 in the above refrain. However, the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims now has a … Continue reading Getting on Down to the Main Attraction
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