Commission's Weighing of Conflicting Evidence Justified Coverage for Surgery

The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission granting coverage for a worker’s surgery, finding that substantial evidence supported a conclusion that the procedure was necessary. Case: Arkansas Health Center v. Burnett, No. CV-18-225, 09/19/2018, published. Facts: Stephanie Burnett worked as a nursing assistant for the Arkansas Health Center. She injured her back while at work in April 2016. Burnett was diagnosed with a thoracic strain. Four days later, Burnett injured her neck while at work. She was diagnosed with a thoracic strain and ...