Oklahoma Code § 85A-53

Title 85A. Workers' Compensation: Physical examination
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A.  An injured employee claiming to be entitled to benefits
under this act shall submit to physical examination and treatment by
another qualified physician, designated or approved by the
Commission, as the Commission may require from time to time if
reasonable and necessary.
B.  In cases where the Commission directs examination or
treatment, proceedings shall be suspended, and no compensation shall

be payable for any period during which the employee refuses to
submit to examination and treatment or otherwise obstructs the
examination or treatment.
C.  Failure of the employee to obey a judgment of the Commission
for an examination or treatment shall bar the right of the claimant
to further temporary total disability compensation in respect to the
injury.

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