Worker's Refusal to Cooperate With Vocational Rehab Warrants Reduction in Benefits

A Louisiana appellate court upheld the reduction of a worker’s benefits due to his refusal to cooperate with a vocational rehabilitation counselor. Case: Gotte v. Air Conduit LLC, No. 22-21, 05/18/2022, published. Facts: Raven Gotte Jr. sustained injuries to his right shoulder and bicep while working for Air Conduit LLC. Air Conduit and its insurance carrier accepted liability for the injuries. Gotte underwent surgery and was released to return to sedentary work on June 29, 2017. Air Conduit and its carrier then retained Genex Services LLC to provide vocational rehabilitation t...