Perkins v. Jayco’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “1. That on December 5, 2003, [Perkins] sustained a work-related accident to his right knee and mid-back. 2. That the December 5, 2003[,] accident was accepted as a compensa-ble work-related accident. 3. That [Jayco] provided all statutory TTD and medical. 4. That [Jayco] has already paid the 10% PPI impairment. 5. That [Perkins] was found to be at maximum medical improvement by primary treating physician, Dr. Szynal, on July 25, 2004. 6. That [Perkins] was found to be at maximum medical improvement by orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Hartman, on October 25, 2004. 7. That [Perkins] was found to be at maximum medical improvement by orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Peyer, on April 20, 2004. 8. That the Board’s own IME doctor, Dr. Javors, found [Perkins] to be at maximum medical improvement on October 29, 2004, after a three[-] or four[-]week home exercise program, as modified by his report dated 5-18-05. 9. That more recently, Dr. Reecer agreed with the earlier opinions that [Perkins] is at maximum medical improvement. 10. That Dr. Beatty believes that [Perkins] needs additional medical care. 11. That [Perkins’] medical expenses are presently covered by [his] group carrier. 12. That the attached medical records are admissible as evidence. 13. That the sole issue for the Board’s determination is whether [Perkins] is at maximum medical improvement or whether he needs additional medical care.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Perkins v. JAYCO, INC.