Worker Doesn't Prove Entitlement to Surgery, Additional TTD

The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a denial of authorization for surgery to an injured worker, as well as a denial of additional temporary total disability benefits. Case: Grubbs v. Southern Personnel Management Inc., No. CV-24-567, 06/04/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Roger Grubbs worked for Southern Personnel Management Inc. He suffered injuries in a work-related car accident in March 2013. He received conservative treatment and returned to restricted-duty work. In June 2015, Grubbs reached maximum medical improvement. In August 2015, Grubbs was involved in an...