                                                                                   FILED
                                                                                 Aug 09, 2019
                                                                                 10:19 AM(CT)
                                                                              TENNESSEE COURT OF
                                                                             WORKERS' COMPENSATION
                                                                                    CLAIMS




            TENNESSEE BUREAU OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
           IN THE COURT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS
                              AT GRAY

CHRISTOPHER TILSON,                          )   Docket No.: 2018-02-0062
        Employee,                            )
v.                                           )   State File No.: 7426-2018
HAYWORTH TIRE and AUTO                       )
SERVICE,                                     )   Judge Brian K. Addington
         Uninsured Employer.                 )


                           EXPEDITED HEARING ORDER


       The Court held an Expedited Hearing on August 8, 2019, on Mr. Tilson's request
for past, unpaid medical benefits. Before the hearing, the parties discussed the issues and
announced to the Court that they would state their stipulations on the record.

       The parties stipulated that Mr. Tilson's evidence was sufficient to prove he
sustained a right-knee injury and is entitled to past medical benefits. Further, the parties
stipulated Hayworth Tire and Auto Service (Hayworth) agreed to pay $13,761.19 m
medical expenses related to his injury incurred to date.

       Based on the parties' stipulations, the Court holds Mr. Tilson is likely to succeed
at a hearing on the merits in proving entitlement to medical benefits and orders Hayworth
to pay the incurred medical bills associated with Mr. Tilson's work injury according to
the fee schedule.

       The parties further agreed to continue this matter for two weeks to allow
Hayworth to obtain a medical records review. Following the records review, the parties
will determine whether Dr. Michael Wells will be designated the authorized treating
physician or if a panel would be appropriate. The parties agreed to file a new Request for
Expedited Hearing if they are unable to agree on continued medical treatment or an
agreed order if they reach an agreement on this issue.




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IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED as follows:

    1. Hayworth shall pay the providers $13,761.19 for medical services incurred to date
       for treatment of Mr. Tilson's work injury.

   2. This case is set for a Status Hearing on October 22, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
      Time. You must call 855-543-5044 to participate. Failure to call may result in a
      determination of the issues without your participation.

   3. Unless interlocutory appeal of the Expedited Hearing Order is filed, compliance
      with this Order must occur no later than seven business days from the date of entry
      of this Order as required by Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-239(d)(3).
      The Insurer or Self-Insured Employer must submit confirmation of compliance
      with this Order to the Bureau by email to WCCompliance.Program@tn.gov no
      later than the seventh business day after entry of this Order. Failure to submit the
      necessary confirmation within the period of compliance may result in a penalty
      assessment for non-compliance.

   4. For questions regarding compliance, please contact the Workers' Compensation
      Compliance Unit via email at WCCompliance.Prograrn@tn.gov.


       ENTERED August 9, 2019.



                                   IS/ Brian K. Addington
                                   Judge Brian K. Addington
                                   Court of Workers' Compensation Claims


                                      APPENDIX

Exhibits:

   1. Affidavit of Josh Hoeppner
   2. (Collective) Medical Bills

Technical record:

   1. Petition for Benefit Determination
   2. Dispute Certification Notice
   3. Notice of Filing

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  4. Request for Expedited Hearing
  5. Pre-Hearing Brief


                            CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

      I certify that a correct copy of this Order was sent as indicated on August 9, 2019.

          Name                Certified     Email      Service sent to:
                               Mail
Josh Hoeppner,                                  X     josh@hoeppnerlaw.com
Employee's Attorney
JeffLuethke,                                    X     jeffluethke@gmail.com
Employer's Attorney




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                                          Penny Shru Clerk of Court
                                          Court of W :rkers' Compensation Claims
                                          WC.CourtCierk@tn.gov




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