Supreme Court Upholds Panel's Denial of Extraordinary Benefits

The Supreme Court of Tennessee’s Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel upheld the denial of a worker’s request for extraordinary benefits. Case: Burkes v. Sysco Knoxville LLC, No. E2025-02007-SC-R3-WC, 10/22/2026, published. Facts: Jerry Burkes worked for Sysco Knoxville LLC. He slipped and fell while working, injuring his left knee. Sysco accepted liability for the injury and provided medical care by Dr. Michal McCollum, who diagnosed partial medial and lateral meniscus tears and osteoarthritis. He recommended surgery. Following surgery, McCollum placed Burkes ...