Doctor's Inconsistent Opinions Inadequate to Deny Surgery

A Delaware Superior Court judge ruled that a doctor’s inconsistent medical opinions did not provide substantial evidence to deny a worker’s request for back surgery. Case: Thompkins v. Reynolds Transportation, No. N20A-04-002 ALR, 01/11/2021, published. Facts: Long-distance truck driver Raymond Thompkins was injured in a rear-end collision while working for Reynolds Transportation on Jan. 15, 2019. After the accident, Thompkins received lumbar injections but still complained of radiating pain. Dr. Mark Eskander recommended decompressive back surgery and a bone graft. ...