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89-0172.doc
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Respondents to release surveillance videotapes and an investigator's report.
Employee, who lives in Sisters
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89-0174.doc
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apparently healed well, she saw Michael D. Manuel, M.D., a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, in March 1988
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89-0176.doc
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is contrary to our procedure in cases (like Employee's) involving self-employed workers. See LaDuke v. Michael
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89-0178.doc
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Stepovich, a paralegal for attorney Mike Stepovich; the defendants were represented by attorney Michael
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89-0182.doc
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following the injury until February 4, 1988, when Michael Eaton, M.D., performed a left-sided L4-5 and L5-SI
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89-0184.doc
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costs on July 18, 1989 in Fairbanks, Alaska. Attorney Michael Stepovich represents the applicant
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89-0187.doc
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Unless the board wants to encourage injured employees to immediately rush to an attorney's office
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89-0194.doc
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and the proceedings are video-taped.
3. Does the suspension of benefits in this case warrant a referral
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89-0207.doc
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, 1989, in Anchorage, Alaska. The employee was not present but was represented by attorney Michael Jensen
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89-0208.doc
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in Anchorage, Alaska for decision based on the written record. Attorney Michael J. Jensen represents
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89-0214.doc
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work. Dr. Keller released him on December 15, 1986, Declan Nolan, M.D., and J. Michael James, M.D.
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89-0216.doc
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by attorney Michael Budzinski. The record closed at the end of the hearing.
ISSUES
1. Which Employer
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89-0219.doc
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to the panel. Michael Young, D.C. and Dr. Mittelstaedt have indicated the existence of x-ray evidence
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89-0220.doc
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, attorney fees, and costs on August 15, 1989. Attorney Michael Stepovich represented the applicant employee
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89-0223.doc
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a quorum pursuant to AS 23.30.005(f). The employee was present and represented by attorney Michael J
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89-0226.doc
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, the employee was seen by Kenneth Pervier, M.D. a neurologist, and Michael Newman, M.D., and orthopedic surgeon
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89-0230.doc
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this matter based on the written record. The employer is represented by attorney Michael Moxness; attorney
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89-0233.doc
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AWCB Decision No. 89-0233
against,
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Filed with AWCB Anchorage
MICHAEL C. ROCHFORD, INC
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89-0236.doc
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ALASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD
P.O. Box 25512 Juneau, Alaska 99802-5512
MICHAEL E. THRONEBERRY
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89-0239.doc
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of injury, and worked less than 40 hours per week. J. Michael James, M.D. reported in his July 24, 1989
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89-0249.doc
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but was represented by attorney Michael J. Jensen; the employer and insurer were represented by E. Darlene Norris
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89-0258.doc
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Michael J. Jensen represented the employee. Attorney Phillip J. Bide represented the employer. The record
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89-0260.doc
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Deposition of E. Meinhardt, M.D.
$ 283.00
Deposition of Michael Newman, M.D.
37.25
Deposition of Mrs
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89-0261.doc
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and the written record. The employee is represented by attorney Michael J. Jensen and the employer is represented
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89-0263.doc
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by attorney Chancy Croft. Attorney Michael McConahy represented the defendants. The record closed at the end
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89-0266.doc
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(May 19, 1989) (Koutchak I). Attorney Mark Figura represents Petitioners, and attorney Michael Jensen
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89-0267.doc
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, Alaska on August 11, 1989. Attorney Dennis P. James represented the Employee. Attorney Michael
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89-0268.doc
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in Anchorage, Alaska on September 8, 1989. Attorney Michael J. Jensen represented the employee, Paralegal E
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89-0269.doc
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by attorney Michael Jensen. Defendants were represented by attorney Michael Budzinski. Following that hearing
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89-0272.doc
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. Neal Kaplowitz video-taped deposition on October 10, 1989 in Fairbanks, Alaska on the basis
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89-0273.doc
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and briefs. Attorney Michael J. Jensen represented the employee. Attorney Robert J. McLaughlin represented
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89-0274.doc
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for Recharacterization of Benefits on October 10, 1989 in Fairbanks, Alaska. Attorney Michael McConahy represented
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89-0279.doc
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with Western. A permanent disability rating of 22.5 percent of the right arm was given by Michael Geitz, M.D.
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89-0280.doc
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in computerized accounting at the Alaska Computer Institute. On May 4, 1989 Michael James, M.D., approved both
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89-0281.doc
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by attorney Michael Jensen. Employer was represented by attorney James Bendell. After reviewing the evidence
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89-0284.doc
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, report).
Employee underwent nerve conduction tests by J. Michael James. According to Dr. Wichman, Dr
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89-0289.doc
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evaluations upon the presence of video recording equipment and his attorney or a court reporter
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89-0290.doc
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on October 10, 1989. The employee, represented by attorney Michael J. Jensen, did not oppose the affidavit
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89-0292.doc
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deciding to seek further medical treatment.
Employee returned to Anchorage and was examined by Michael
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89-0294.doc
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. There is no neuropathic involvement.
(Fu April 20, 1988 letter).
Employee was evaluated by Michael James, M.D.
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89-0299.doc
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Stepovich of the Stepovich, Kennelly and Stepovich law office. Attorney Michael Moxness represented
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89-0301.doc
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. Employee was present and represented by attorney Michael Jensen. Defendants were represented by attorney
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89-0309.doc
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Workers' Compensation Board. On May 4, 1988, at the defendant's request, Michael James, M.D., performed
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89-0313.doc
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, Alaska, on September 7, 1989. The employee was present and represented by attorney Michael A. Barcott
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89-0318.doc
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or an employer's employment costs records or surveillance videos, to all parties, and so that informed decision can
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89-0319.doc
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with a helper when she lacked the capacity to do the work by herself.
Meanwhile, on March 30, 1988 Michael
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89-0322.doc
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, 1989. Paralegal Peter Stepovich represented the applicant employee, and attorney Michael McConahy
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89-0323.doc
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whether AS 23.30.220 (a) (2) applies. Laduke v. Michael and Yota Markos, d/b/a/ Princess Restaurant, AWCB
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89-0326.doc
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and its insurer. Attorney Michael J. Jensen represented the employee. The record closed at the end
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89-0332.doc
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ALASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD
P.O. Box Juneau, Alaska 99802-5512
MICHAEL J. MORAN
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89-0336.doc
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Borough, Gold Rush Estate Mobile Home Park, University West Lighting District and three insurance
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89-0340.doc
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was present and represented himself. The defendants were represented by attorney Michael McConahy. The record
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89-0342.doc
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Michael L. Cusack, M.D., in Anchorage who diagnosed "infected eczema." On 3 October 1983 Employee saw
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90-0006.doc
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ALASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD
P.O. Box 25512 Juneau, Alaska 99802-5512
MICHAEL HUMECKY
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90-0008.doc
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in Anchorage, Alaska. The employee was present and represented by attorney Michael J. Jensen. The employer
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90-0009.doc
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the employee's claim on the basis of the documentary record and the parties' memoranda of law. Attorney Michael
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90-0013.doc
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11, 1990 in Anchorage. Employee was present and represented by attorney Michael Stepovich
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90-0017.doc
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, 1990. Attorney Michael Stepovich represented the applicant employee and paralegal Peter Stepovich
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90-0018.doc
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in Fairbanks, Alaska. The employee appeared and represented himself. Attorney Michael Budzinski represented
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90-0023.doc
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was compatible with right thoracic outlet syndrome. Roetman was referred to Michael Hein, M.D., for a second
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90-0024.doc
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for Defendant in a modified job capacity.
Employee was apparently treated initially by J. Michael James, M.D.
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90-0029.doc
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by attorney Michael Jensen. Defendants were represented by attorney Susan Daniels. The hearing was continued
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90-0030.doc
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wages of $27,900.00 to $33,500,00. At the hearing the employee offered testimony from Michael Beavers
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90-0032.doc
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expenses. Medical expenses have been paid in the amount of $12,941.23.
SURVEILLANCE OF EMPLOYEE
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90-0036.doc
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. Attorney Michael Stepovich represented the applicant employee, and attorney James Bendell represented
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90-0042.doc
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, Michael James, M.D. (James September 25, 1989 report). In his report, Dr. James declared Employee
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90-0044.doc
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Alaska Fence), was represented by attorney Michael McConahy; attorney Elise Rose represented the second
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90-0050.doc
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and to identify his daily activities. Davis stated that he had the employee under surveillance and took video
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90-0053.doc
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Michael Eaton, M.D., indicated in his July 24, 1989, report that Employee suffered a fractured left ankle
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90-0057.doc
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Robert McLaughlin while Industrial Indemnity was represented by attorney Michael Budzinski. The record
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90-0058.doc
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ALASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD
P.O. Box 1149 Juneau, Alaska 99802
MICHAEL W. WHEELER
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90-0062.doc
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on January 25, 1990. The employee was present and represented by attorney Michael J. Jensen. The employer
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90-0063.doc
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by attorney Michael J. Jensen; the employer was represented by attorney Shelby L. Nuenke-Davison. The record
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90-0066.doc
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ALASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD
P.O. Box 25512 Juneau, Alaska 99802-5512
MICHAEL COOPER
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90-0071.doc
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workers' compensation benefits. Employee is represented by attorney Michael J. Welch. Defendant Olson
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90-0073.doc
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5, 1990. Attorney Michael J. Jensen represented the employee. Attorney Phillip J. Eide represented
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90-0074.doc
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, Alaska on April 10, 1990. Attorney Michael Stepovich represented the responding employee, although
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90-0075.doc
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requirement, since any other rule would force employees to rush in with claims for every minor ache, pain
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90-0082.doc
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ALASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD
P.O. Box 25512 Juneau, Alaska 99802-5512
MICHAEL J. STANTON
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90-0085.doc
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spinal cord, causing almost instantaneous death. (Id. at 10-11; Grand Jury testimony of Michael Propst
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90-0088.doc
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ALASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD
P.O. Box 25512 Juneau, Alaska 99802-5512
MICHAEL D. JACKSON
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90-0090.doc
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and arms by Michael James, M.D., and of the employee's neck by Edward Voke, M.D. The employer received Dr
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90-0094.doc
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, Alaska on April 18, 1990. Attorney Michael Jensen represented the applicant employee, and attorneys
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90-0100.doc
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(c).
Upon referral from Mr. Brown in late 1987, orthopedist Michael Eaton, M.D., identified
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90-0103.doc
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the applicant employee, and attorney Michael McConahy represented the defendant employer and insurer. A two
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90-0105.doc
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are represented by attorney Michael A. Barcott. We completed our deliberation and closed the record on 16 April
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90-0107.doc
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, and attorney Michael McConahy represented defendant Providence Washington Insurance Company. Labor
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90-0110.doc
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and arguments. Employee is represented by attorney Michael Stepovich. Defendants are represented by attorney
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90-0112.doc
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Employee, who is represented by attorney Michael Jensen, now seeks modification of our October 5, 1989, D&O
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90-0122.doc
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. Attorney Michael J. Patterson represented the employee. Attorney Shelby L. Nuenke-Davison represented
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90-0126.doc
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. Attorney Michael Jensen represented the applicant employee, and attorneys Trena Heikes and Lee Glass
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90-0127.doc
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with Michael Eaton, M.D. However, Employee asserted that the report should have instead stated he was off work
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90-0132.doc
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by several physicians, including Elmer Gaede, M.D.; J. Michael James, M.D.; Paul Turner, Ph.D., (for another
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90-0142.doc
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responsibilities which included review of her work activities as depicted in a video tape which was introduced
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90-0143.doc
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the applicant employee, and attorney Michael McConahy represented the defendant employer and insurer. We closed
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90-0145.doc
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from Michael T. Balch, M.D., who specializes in internal medicine, stating that Employee has been under
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90-0146.doc
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. Defendants are represented by attorney Michael A. Barcott. We held the record open at the conclusion
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90-0150.doc
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intervertebral disc on the left at L5-SI. Employee was referred to Michael Newman, M.D., who felt repeat surgery
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90-0153.doc
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an orthopedic surgeon for possible shoulder joint problems.
Employee saw Michael Newman, M.D., on September 12
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90-0154.doc
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and represented by attorney Michael Jensen. Employer was represented by attorney James Bendell. We closed
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