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Octavio Perez, a truck driver, suffered a right-shoulder injury while working for Shipper's Choice. After a complete rotator cuff tear diagnosis and surgical recommendation from Dr. Nord, the employer requested an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) which Perez refused, leading to the suspension of his benefits. The Court of Workers' Compensation Claims found that Perez carried his burden of proof for a compensable injury and granted his request for medical benefits. The court denied the employer's motion to compel IME, deeming it unreasonable given the lack of evidence for a prior injury. However, the request for temporary disability benefits was denied at this time due to insufficient proof regarding the unpaid period, and it was ruled that per diem should not be included in wage calculations.
Perez, Octavio vs. Shipperâs Choice 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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Octavio Perez, a truck driver, suffered a right-shoulder injury while working for Shipper's Choice. After a complete rotator cuff tear diagnosis and surgical recommendation from Dr. Nord, the employer requested an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) which Perez refused, leading to the suspension of his benefits. The Court of Workers' Compensation Claims found that Perez carried his burden of proof for a compensable injury and granted his request for medical benefits. The court denied the employer's motion to compel IME, deeming it unreasonable given the lack of evidence for a prior injury. However, the request for temporary disability benefits was denied at this time due to insufficient proof regarding the unpaid period, and it was ruled that per diem should not be included in wage calculations.
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