Worker Failed to Prove Additional Period of Disability After Reaching MMI

The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was not entitled to additional temporary total disability benefits after she was found to have reached maximum medical improvement. Case: Falcon v. Northwest Medical Center, No. CV-18-606, 01/16/2019, published. Facts: Fabiola Falcon worked for the Northwest Medical Center. She suffered injuries to her neck, shoulder and arm while assisting a patient in August 2014. Falcon immediately reported her injuries and received treatment from Dr. Diedre Bass. One week later, Dr. Shawn Holcomb placed work restrictions on Falcon. Falcon received conse...