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Case No. 2017-05-0721
Regular Panel Decision
Mar 22, 2018

Robertson, Beverly vs. Edwards Oil Of Lawrenceburg

Beverly Robertson filed a claim against Edwards Oil of Lawrenceburg and Accident Fund Gen. Ins. Co. An Expedited Hearing was held on March 20, 2018. During the hearing, Ms. Robertson's counsel acknowledged that no medical or temporary disability benefits were in dispute; instead, the employee sought a determination of her correct average weekly wage. The Court, citing Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-239(d)(1), found it could only conduct expedited hearings regarding temporary disability or medical benefits, which were not in dispute. Therefore, the Court denied Ms. Robertson's claim at this time and ordered her to file a Request for Scheduling Hearing or a valid Request for Expedited Hearing within thirty days.

Workers' CompensationExpedited HearingAverage Weekly WageClaim DenialProcedural RulingTennessee LawDisability BenefitsMedical BenefitsJurisdiction
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Case No. 2021-07-1559
Regular Panel Decision
Nov 25, 2024

Jenkins, Dennis v. TYSON FOODS, INC.

This is an Expedited Hearing Order regarding Dennis Jenkins's claim for benefits against Tyson Foods, Inc. Mr. Jenkins sought an order for Tyson to pay benefits for injuries allegedly sustained after a forklift struck him on April 7, 2022. The Court dismissed Mr. Jenkins’s motion because he failed to submit an expert medical opinion demonstrating that his alleged injuries primarily arose out of and in the course of employment, thus making it unlikely he would prevail at a hearing on the merits. This was the second expedited hearing, with a previous denial in January 2023 due to credibility issues and lack of medical support. The Court reaffirmed that causation requires an expert medical opinion to a reasonable degree of medical certainty.

forklift accidentcausationexpert medical opinionexpedited hearingdismissalfailure to prosecuteworkers' compensation claimsemployment injuryself-insured employerRule 41 motion
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Case No. 2016-03-0566
Regular Panel Decision
Jun 30, 2017

Jones, Elizabeth Renee v. Black's Mobile Detailing Service

Ms. Elizabeth Renee Jones, employee, filed a Request for Expedited Hearing seeking temporary disability benefits against Black's Mobile Detailing Service, employer. Previously, the Court had granted medical benefits for a left foot injury sustained during employment. The central legal issue in this expedited hearing was whether Ms. Jones was likely to prevail at trial in proving her entitlement to temporary disability benefits. The Court found sufficient evidence, including medical records from Dr. Testerman, indicating Ms. Jones was unable to work from May 27, 2016, through September 29, 2016. Consequently, Ms. Jones was awarded 18 weeks of past temporary disability benefits totaling $7,019.82. Since Black's Mobile Detailing Service lacked workers' compensation insurance, Ms. Jones was deemed eligible to receive these benefits from the Uninsured Employers Fund.

Workers' Compensation ClaimExpedited HearingTemporary Disability BenefitsLeft Foot InjuryUninsured Employers FundMedical Benefits AwardedWork Status RestrictionsAverage Weekly WageCausal ConnectionEmployment Injury
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Case No. 2015-02-0320
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 05, 2016

Pauley, Jeffery v. TN Timber and Management Co.

Jeffrey Pauley, an employee of TN Timber and Management Company, sustained a right thigh injury when struck by a tree branch at work on November 25, 2014. He filed a Request for Expedited Hearing seeking temporary and medical benefits. The Court found Mr. Pauley's injury compensable and granted further medical benefits, specifically with Dr. Jeansonne. However, the Court denied Mr. Pauley's requests for temporary disability benefits, a new panel of physicians, and an additional evaluation, concluding that he failed to present sufficient evidence to prevail on those issues at a hearing on the merits.

Workers' CompensationMedical BenefitsTemporary DisabilityExpedited HearingThigh ContusionMedical ExaminationSymptom MagnificationPhysician ChoiceBurden of ProofTennessee Law
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Case No. 2016-03-1328
Regular Panel Decision
Apr 13, 2017

Woods, Natalie v. Dollar General

Natalie Woods sought workers' compensation benefits after two incidents: an alleged stroke at work on October 14, 2016, and an armed robbery at gunpoint on November 16, 2016, which resulted in stroke-like symptoms and psychological issues. The Workers' Compensation Judge, Pamela B. Johnson, conducted an expedited hearing. The Court found Dollar General failed to provide a proper panel of physicians to Ms. Woods as required by law, granting her request for a new panel. However, her claims for past medical expenses, temporary total disability benefits, and attorney's fees were denied due to insufficient expert medical proof establishing a causal connection between her conditions and employment. A scheduling hearing is set for June 22, 2017.

Workers' CompensationExpedited HearingMedical BenefitsTemporary Total DisabilityAttorney's FeesPanel of PhysiciansCausationExpert Medical TestimonyStroke-like SymptomsPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Case No. 2014-01-0002
Regular Panel Decision
Oct 16, 2015

Howard, Denita v. US Xpress Enterprises

Denita Howard, a trainee truck driver for USXpress Enterprises, Inc., filed for an expedited hearing seeking medical benefits for emergency treatment after a work injury and temporary partial disability benefits. The alleged injury occurred when her tractor-trailer overturned near Acadia, Louisiana. The Court found Ms. Howard entitled to the requested medical benefits for charges from Jefferson Davis Emergency Group, LLC, as the employer's carrier, Liberty Mutual, had already paid the bill. However, her claim for temporary partial disability benefits from January 7, 2015, to February 18, 2015, was denied, as she was deemed to have reached maximum medical improvement as of December 18, 2014, by Dr. Venugopal Gadipudi. The employer's request for reimbursement of temporary partial disability benefits paid after the MMI date was deferred.

Workers' CompensationExpedited HearingMedical BenefitsTemporary Partial DisabilityMaximum Medical Improvement (MMI)Emergency TreatmentTruck Driver InjuryMotor Vehicle AccidentNeurological CareInsurance Carrier Liability
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Case No. 2025-60-2991
Regular Panel Decision
Nov 24, 2025

MOORE, ERIN V. AMAZON.COM SERVICES, LLC

Erin Moore filed for medical and temporary disability benefits due to a left shoulder injury sustained on February 19, 2025, while employed by Amazon.com Services, LLC. Initially, Amazon resisted her claim, leading to an expedited hearing before Judge Robert Durham. During the hearing, Amazon agreed to provide Ms. Moore with the requested benefits, including past temporary disability payments of $7,049.38 and authorization for Dr. Eric Maryniw's medical treatment and physical therapy. The Court officially granted these benefits and referred the case to the Bureau’s Compliance Program to evaluate whether a penalty against Amazon is warranted for the difficulties Ms. Moore faced in obtaining her benefits. A status conference is scheduled for January 22, 2026, to monitor the case's progress.

Workers' CompensationShoulder InjuryTemporary DisabilityMedical TreatmentExpedited HearingCompliance ReviewPenaltySurgical RepairPhysical TherapyBenefit Grant
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Case No. 2017-04-0215
Regular Panel Decision
Feb 26, 2018

Lee, Jimmy v. Servpro Holding Co., Inc.

Mr. Lee, an employee of Servpro Holding Co., Inc., sought temporary disability benefits for an alleged work-related injury from July 13, 2016. The Court held an Expedited Hearing on February 15, 2018, to determine his entitlement to benefits from September 15, 2016, until August 15, 2017. The Court found Mr. Lee failed to provide adequate statutory notice of the injury and also failed to provide sufficient medical proof to establish causation for his claimed disability benefits. Despite the employer's inability to prove prejudice from the lack of notice, Mr. Lee's request for benefits was ultimately denied due to the lack of medical evidence linking his symptoms to a work-related injury. The matter is set for a Scheduling Hearing on April 23, 2018.

Temporary Disability BenefitsWorkers' CompensationNotice RequirementMedical CausationExpedited HearingCredibility AssessmentEmployee InjuryEmployer LiabilityShoulder InjuryBack Pain
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Case No. 2015-06-1155
Regular Panel Decision
May 24, 2016

Koshkebaghi, Seyed v. Bell Auto Sales, Inc.

Seyed Koshkebaghi, an employee of Bell Auto Sales, Inc., filed for an Expedited Hearing seeking medical benefits after sustaining an eye injury from a radiator hose during a test drive on July 6, 2015. The central issue was whether Bell Auto Sales qualified as an employer under Tennessee's Workers' Compensation Law, which requires employing at least five persons. The Court determined that Bell Auto Sales, including commission-based and flat-rate workers, met the five-person employment threshold, making them subject to the law. Consequently, the Court ordered Bell Auto Sales to provide ongoing medical treatment for Mr. Koshkebaghi's injuries at Vanderbilt. However, his request for past temporary total disability benefits was denied at this expedited hearing stage.

Workers' CompensationExpedited HearingMedical BenefitsEmployer DefinitionFive-Person RuleEmployee StatusCommission-based PayWork-Related InjuryEye InjuryVanderbilt Medical
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Case No. 2015-06-0486, 2015-06-0303, 53530-2015, 38045-2015
Regular Panel Decision
Sep 15, 2015

Covington, Timothy v. GCA Services

Timothy Covington, a custodian, filed requests for expedited hearing seeking medical and temporary disability benefits for a gradually-occurring back injury, with two dates of injury: December 11, 2014, and May 6, 2015. For the December 11, 2014 injury, the Court denied benefits, finding Mr. Covington failed to prove a causal connection between his back condition and his work. For the May 6, 2015 injury, the Court found Mr. Covington is entitled to medical benefits for a lumbar strain incurred while lifting items at work and ordered GCA Services to continue providing reasonable and necessary medical care. However, the Court denied temporary disability benefits for the May 6, 2015 injury, as Mr. Covington presented no proof of a doctor taking him off work due to it. The matter is set for an Initial (Scheduling) Hearing on October 20, 2015.

Expedited HearingMedical Benefits AwardedTemporary Disability DeniedBack Injury CausationLumbar StrainDegenerative Disc DiseaseSpinal StenosisNeurosurgeon OpinionEmployee Burden of ProofTennessee Workers' Compensation Claims
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