Matter of Bland v. Gellman, Brydges & Schroff
This case involves consolidated appeals from several decisions by the Workers’ Compensation Board concerning a claimant. The appeals address issues such as a variance request for aquatic therapy for thoracic outlet syndrome, the causal relationship of fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome, the degree of partial impairment and loss of wage-earning capacity, entitlement to Botox therapy for migraines, and reimbursement for medical and travel expenses. The Court affirmed the Board's findings regarding the application of Shoulder Injury Medical Treatment Guidelines, the denial of aquatic therapy, the lack of causal relationship for fibromyalgia, the 50% loss of wage-earning capacity, and the denial of reconsideration for medical/travel expenses and labor market attachment. One appeal related to fibromyalgia care and Botox therapy was dismissed as the claimant was no longer aggrieved.