SMITH, DEBORAH v.

Opinion

FILED May 18, 2026 08:35 AM(CT) TENNESSEE COURT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION

CLAIMS

TENNESSEE BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE COURT OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS AT GRAY

DEBORAH SMITH, Docket No. 2021-02-0531 Employee, v. State File No. 93161-2018 BALLAD HEALTH, Employer. Judge Brian K. Addington

AGREED COMPENSATION ORDER DISMISSING PETITION

This case came before the Court on May 14, 2026, by Agreed Motion for Voluntary Dismissal. The parties agreed that they resolved the open medical problems between them. Ms. Smith will continue to have open medical benefits based on the previous settlement agreement.

THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that the above matter is dismissed. The filing fee of $150.00 is taxed to Ballad Health under Tennessee Compilation Rules and Regulations 0800-02-21-.24(3) (2026) for which execution may issue, as necessary.

It is ORDERED.

ENTERED May 18, 2026.

Brian K. Addington

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JUDGE BRIAN K. ADDINGTON Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of this order was sent as shown on May 18, 2026.

Name Mail Email Service sent to: Deborah Smith, X Employee Michael Forester, X mforrester@hsdlaw.com Employer’s Attorney jtorres@hsdlaw.com

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PENNY SHRUM, COURT CLERK wc.courtclerk@tn.gov