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The Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed the Workers' Compensation Commission's decision terminating Hayes's temporary total disability compensation while upholding her right to seek ongoing medical treatment from Dr. Dale for her compensable posterior tibial tendon injury.
What Happened
Lydia Hayes worked for Perrel Management Company and suffered an injury to her posterior tibial tendon (a tendon in her foot/ankle area) while on the job. She received workers' compensation benefits, including temporary total disability payments (money paid when you can't work due to your injury) and medical treatment from Dr. Dale. However, her employer's insurance company wanted to stop paying these benefits.
What the Court Decided
The Virginia Court of Appeals made a split decision. The court agreed with the Workers' Compensation Commission that Hayes should no longer receive temporary total disability payments, meaning she wouldn't get weekly compensation for being unable to work. However, the court also ruled that she could continue receiving medical treatment from Dr. Dale for her work-related injury.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that workers' compensation decisions often have multiple parts. Even if you lose the right to disability payments, you may still be entitled to ongoing medical care for your work injury. Workers should understand that fighting one aspect of their claim (like disability payments) doesn't automatically mean they'll lose all benefits, including necessary medical treatment.
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