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Mr. Henson requested medical and temporary disability benefits for an alleged back injury at Wal-Mart on May 11, 2016. He claimed a 'pop' in his low back while moving a heavy box. Wal-Mart denied the claim based on Dr. Peter Gardner's opinion that the injury did not arise predominantly out of his employment, citing a pre-existing history of lumbar trauma. The Court denied Mr. Henson's request for benefits, upholding the presumption of correctness for Dr. Gardner's opinion and finding no expert medical proof to establish a causal relationship between the injury and employment.
Henson, Eric v. Wal-Mart is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims.
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Mr. Henson requested medical and temporary disability benefits for an alleged back injury at Wal-Mart on May 11, 2016. He claimed a 'pop' in his low back while moving a heavy box. Wal-Mart denied the claim based on Dr. Peter Gardner's opinion that the injury did not arise predominantly out of his employment, citing a pre-existing history of lumbar trauma. The Court denied Mr. Henson's request for benefits, upholding the presumption of correctness for Dr. Gardner's opinion and finding no expert medical proof to establish a causal relationship between the injury and employment.
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