Verizon Services Corporation v. Helen Marie Gee

COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA
Present: 	Chief Judge Felton, Judge Haley and Retired Judge Hodges∗
VERIZON SERVICES CORPORATION
MEMORANDUM OPINION∗∗
v. 	Record No. 1631-08-4 	PER CURIAM
MARCH 10, 2009
HELEN MARIE GEE
FROM THE VIRGINIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION
(Richard M. Reed; Semmes, Bowen & Semmes, on brief), for
appellant.
(W. David Falcon, Jr.; Chasen & Boscolo, P.C., on brief), for
appellee.
Verizon Services Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “employer”) appeals a decision
of the Workers’ Compensation Commission finding that (1) employer failed to prove Helen
Marie Gee (claimant) was capable of performing light duty work; (2) a change in treating
physicians was not warranted; and (3) claimant was eligible for reinstatement of her temporary
total disability benefits.
We have reviewed the record and the commission’s opinion and find that this appeal is
without merit. Accordingly, we affirm for the reasons stated by the commission in its final
opinion. See Gee v. Verizon Services, Inc., VWC File No. 213-18-54 (May 30, 2008). We
dispense with oral argument and summarily affirm because the facts and legal contentions are
∗ Retired Judge Hodges took part in the consideration of this case by designation pursuant
to Code § 17.1-400(D).
∗∗ Pursuant to Code § 17.1-413, this opinion is not designated for publication.

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adequately presented in the materials before the Court and argument would not aid the decisional
process. See Code § 17.1-403; Rule 5A:27.
Affirmed.