Smith v. Barr-Nunn Transportation, 030520 IAWC, 19700589.03

• Case Date: March 05, 2020
• Court: Iowa

MARK EDWARD SMITH, Claimant v. BARR-NUNN TRANSPORTATION,, Employer,, and, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY,, Insurance Carrier, Defendants. No. 19700589.03 Iowa Workers Compensation Before the Iowa Workers' Compensation Commissioner March 5, 2020          HEAD NOTE: 2701           ALTERNATE MEDICAL CARE CONSENT ORDER           JAMES F. ELLIOTT DEPUTY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSIONER          Claimant filed a petition seeking alternate medical care on February 24, 2020. A telephonic hearing on this petition occurred on March 5, 2020. During the alternate medical care hearing, counsel notified the undersigned that the parties were able to reach an amicable agreement and that a consent order should be entered.          The defendants have agreed to have claimant evaluated by an orthopedic specialist in Florida, near where the claimant resides. Defendants have arranged an evaluation with a Dr. Taylor and have a tentative appointment date of March 19, 2020.          Both parties agree that a consent order is appropriate and a formal hearing is...