MONTHLY CASE REPORTER

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The Georgia Case Reporter identifies newly released workers’ compensation decisions, summarizes material issues, and organizes each release for efficient professional review.

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Decisions — May 2026

Month: May 2026 ▼

Report Summary

Published Decisions: Appellate Division (15), ALJ (10)
Release Dates: May 26, May 29

SBWC – Appellate Division

Employee’s Request for Income and Medical Benefits Denied Due to Lack of Change in Condition

DECISION DOSSIER

Primary Issues: Change in Condition; Medical Treatment / Authorization

Summary: The ALJ denied the employee’s request for additional income and medical benefits after determining that the evidence did not establish a compensable change in condition. The Appellate Division affirmed the findings and conclusions.

Case No. 2021-077971 | ALJ: Kimberly S. Boehm (Atlanta): 11-07-2025 | Appeal: Benjamin J. Vinson; Concurring: Frank R. McKay, Neera Bahl: 03-16-2026 | SBWC release: 05-26-2026

Dismissal of Former Attorney’s Claim for Assessed Fees

DECISION DOSSIER

Primary Issues: Assessed Attorney Fees

Summary: The ALJ dismissed a former attorney’s claim for assessed fees after finding that the attorney was not a party to the claim and lacked jurisdictional standing to pursue the requested relief.

Case Nos. 2024-002749, 2024-027121 | ALJ: Richard H. Sapp III (Atlanta): 10-21-2025 | Appeal: Benjamin J. Vinson; Concurring: Frank R. McKay, Neera Bahl: 03-16-2026 | SBWC release: 05-26-2026

Employee Authorized to Seek Medical Treatment Outside Posted Panel Due to Employer’s Noncompliance

DECISION DOSSIER

Primary Issues: Temporary Total Disability; Medical Treatment / Authorization

Summary: The ALJ determined that the employee could seek treatment outside the employer’s posted panel because the panel did not comply with statutory requirements. The Appellate Division affirmed the ruling.

Case No. 2024-003843 | ALJ: Johnny Mason (Atlanta): 12-09-2025 | Appeal: Benjamin J. Vinson; Concurring: Frank R. McKay, Neera Bahl: 03-12-2026 | SBWC release: 05-26-2026

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