ALJ KRANTZ (NEWPORT NEWS) DENIES CLAIMANT'S REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION SEEKING INCREASE IN LOSS OF EARNING CAPACITY BASED UPON NEED FOR SURGERY

A partial disability rate of $105.00 had been previously established.  Claimant sought modification on basis on anticipated additional loss of earnings due to recommended surgery.   ALJ Krantz denied modification, finding that Claimant had failed to prove that the new surgery was necessary.

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