Applicant v. Aviva General (17-004847)

The claimant sought entitlement to various medical benefits, the costs of a chronic pain assessment, treatment outside of the MIG, and interest. Upon weighing the medical evidence, Adjudicator Boyce determined that the claimant’s chronic pain warranted treatment outside of the MIG. Moreover, Adjudicator Boyce found the requested chronic pain assessment was reasonable and necessary. Adjudicator Boyce further held that one of the requested benefits was partially reasonable and necessary, but denied another treatment plan for being duplicative. As the claimant was found to be entitled to some of the benefits sought, he was also entitled to interest.