Alan J. Shapiro

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Feb 23, 2015

Authorization for Surgery for an approved injury


Authorization for surgery or any treatment is not a sure thing.
Category:General Federal Worker Compensation Schedule Award 
Posted by: injuredfederal

Authorization for surgery or any treatment is not a sure thing.  The treatment must be likely to:

  1. Cure
  2. Give relief
  3. Reduce the degree or period of any disability
  4. Aid in the lessening of a schedule award

The treatment must be reasonable, necessary, and effective.

(see D.B. and Post Office August 22 2014; Docket 14-830.)


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