Court Denies Worker's Claim for More Treatment, Upholds Constitutionality of ALJ Positions

The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was not entitled to additional treatment for a shoulder injury, and that the state's creation of administrative law judge positions passed constitutional muster. Case: Mills v. Aerocare Holdings, No. CV-16-797, 03/08/2017, published. Facts: Daniel R. Mills worked as a respiratory therapist for Aerocare Holdings. He injured his left shoulder in June 2012 while lifting a 200-pound tank of liquid oxygen. Mills underwent surgery and occupational therapy before being released to light-duty work. His doctor cleared him to return to full duty ...