LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- A woman is receiving workers' compensation, but has no doctor for treatment.
Lauren Eason is on workers' compensation for a knee injury.
In the fall of 2011, she requested a change of physician, which is allowed, but only one time.
But Eason's second physician, Dr. Harold Chakales, passed away in December. And according to the commission, she is only allowed one request for a change of physician.
Eason received a letter from the Workers' Compensation Commission stating "we cannot approve another change in this claim. We are constrained by the law."
"We're just kind of in workers' comp limbo per se," Eason said.
THV spoke with Alan McClain, the Chief Executive Officer of the Workers' Compensation Commission.
"There seems to be maybe at least some administrative impediments to getting that order entered. But practically speaking she should be able to see a doctor really soon and we can facilitate that communication...it could take six months. But that's the long end of it. It would probably be closer to three months," McClain said.
He added that parties on both sides are hopeful to reach an agreement soon.
THV also spoke with Eason's attorney. He said there are more than 100 injured workers in limbo because of this "change of physician request."
He added the Arkansas State House is considering changing the law, to not allow claimants to change physicians at all, but whether that happens remains to be seen.