Judge finds that it is reasonable and medically necessary for the claimant to be evaluated by a board-certified neurologist.

The employer authorized a neurologist to examine the claimant per the referral of the authorized treating provider. The claimant petitioned for a board-certified neurologist and refused to treat with the doctor selected by the employer. The employer asserted that board certification was not required by the statute. The claimant presented the only medical evidence, which was the testimony of the authorized treating physician, who opined that it was reasonable and medically necessary for the claimant to be evaluated by a board-certified neurologist. Therefore, the judge granted the petition seeking a board-certified neurologist.

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