Court Upholds Denial of Authorization for Pain Treatment

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the denial of authorization for a worker’s request for pain treatment with platelet-rich plasma injections. Case: Owens v. Penn Tech Machinery Corp. (WCAB), No. 1288 C.D. 2021, 05/30/2023, unpublished. Facts and procedural history: Glen Owens worked for Penn Tech Machinery Corp. He injured his back at work in May 2014 and filed a workers’ compensation claim. Penn Tech settled Owens’ claim for wage loss benefits and agreed to remain responsible for reasonable and necessary medical expenses. In January 2020, Penn Tech ...