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FedEx worker loses bid for additional comp benefits - Business Insurance Skip to content Register for free Search Search Log In Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers FedEx worker loses bid for additional comp benefits by Louise Esola Claims Disputes , Workers Comp Coverage , Workplace Safety Jul 10, 2026 A Tennessee workers compensation appeals board upheld the denial of additional medical and temporary disability benefits to a Federal Express Corp. worker who failed to present medical evidence rebutting an authorized physician’s opinion that his continuing symptoms were unrelated to his work injury. The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board on Thursday affirmed and remanded Elsberry v. Federal Express Corp., finding the worker had not shown he was likely to prevail at trial. The worker injured his back in August 2025 while lifting rolls of carpet and placing them on a belt. An authorized physician diagnosed a lumbar strain and ordered conservative treatment. After subsequent emergency room treatment and an MRI showing a small disc protrusion, FedEx provided a panel of neurosurgeons. The selected neurosurgeon diagnosed lumbar pain associated with a herniated disc without clinical evidence of radiculopathy and recommended an epidural steroid injection or continued conservative care. The worker later declined the injection and reported new numbness and tingling in both legs. The physician concluded the new complaints were unrelated to the work accident, placed the worker at maximum medical improvement and found no permanent impairment or work restrictions. The board said the physician’s opinion was the only expert medical evidence in the record and the worker presented no admissible expert evidence to rebut it. Related News Law school tells AI to take a seat as courts battle made-up law July 10, 2026 Calif. employers anticipate comprehensive reforms in 2027 July 10, 2026 EU greenlights Zurich’s $10.8B Beazley acquisition July 10, 2026 Intact’s cat losses 150% more than projected in Q2 July 10, 2026 New measures aim to woo foreign reinsurers to China July 10, 2026 Marsh completes buyout of Thailand joint venture July 10, 2026 Perils reduces January windstorm loss estimate to $535M July 10, 2026 Typhoon forces widespread travel cancellations July 10, 2026 QBE’s Australia Pacific CEO to retire this year July 10, 2026 Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative news and information source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing. Never miss important news: Become a Business Insurance Online subscriber today Subscribe Now Information About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 2026. BUSINESS INSURANCE HOLDINGS Member, Beacon International Group, Ltd.
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