Happy Wednesday Team! By special request, this week’s tip outlines the Claimant’s entitlement to reimbursement of travel expenses to & from medical appointments: JOHN'S GA TIP OF THE WEEK: Is the E/I Responsible for the Claimant’s “Travel Expenses” to/from the...

Greetings, I had a trial yesterday on the issue of medical necessity of annual visits.  Often, claimants follow up annually only for the purpose of keeping the Statute of Limitations from expiring. This is one of the issues where you have to do a cost-benefit...

Happy Wednesday! This week’s tip concerns the Claimant’s right to a one-time IME with a doctor of their choice – commonly referred to a “202e IME.” Under O.C.G.A 34-9-202(e), (hence the nickname “202e IME”), the employee, after an accepted and compensable claim and...