IAB Must Explain Order Compelling Payment for Post-Surgery Treatment

A Delaware Superior Court judge ruled that the Industrial Accident Board did not adequately explain its reason for ordering an employer to pay for a worker’s treatment. Case: Genesis Healthcare Services v. Cephas, No. K20A-04-003 JJC, 03/12/2021, published. Facts: Otasia Cephas worked for Genesis Healthcare Services as a certified nursing assistant. She injured her back while assisting a patient in February 2008. Cephas received workers’ compensation benefits and treatment from Dr. Scott Roberts. Roberts provided conservative treatment at first but recommended surgery ...