Thursday, October 13, 2005

�44 Other than the claimant's need for transportation to and from
medical appointments, the only justification Dr. Oakley provided for a
van was for the claimant's convenience and to improve his general
mental health by allowing him to leave home more often. The fact that
Dr. Oakley wrote a prescription and recommended a van is not
conclusive as to medical necessity. If it were then insurers could be
required to pay for cruises and a host of other services and activities
which a physician "prescribes" to generally improve a claimant's
quality of life and general mental health. A prescription is not
sufficient. The physician must show that the prescription is for genuine
and necessary medical treatment.

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