OWCA Medical Director 'Clearly Erred' in Denying Authorization for Worker's Back Surgery

A Louisiana appellate court upheld a judge's finding that the medical director of the Office of Workers' Compensation Administration clearly erred in denying authorization for surgery for a worker's back injury. Case: Wilson v. Broadmoor, No. 14-CA-694, 03/11/2015, published. Facts: Travis Wilson injured his neck, shoulder and back when he fell from a ladder while working for Broadmoor in January 2013. He received physical therapy and steroid injections, but he continued to complain about pain radiating down his leg. Wilson's treating orthopedist sent him to see Dr. Gabriel...