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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and modified a previous award, finding the applicant's average weekly earnings entitled her to the minimum permanent disability rate of $100 per week due to her seasonal employment status. The Board also reversed the exclusion of medical reports and awarded payment for self-procured medical treatment by lien claimant Dr. Duell, holding that an active claim application is not a prerequisite for compensable treatment. Consequently, the applicant's permanent disability award was reduced, and Dr. Duell's lien claim was allowed for all services rendered.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and modified a previous award, finding the applicant's average weekly earnings entitled her to the minimum permanent disability rate of $100 per week due to her seasonal employment status. The Board also reversed the exclusion of medical reports and awarded payment for self-procured medical treatment by lien claimant Dr. Duell, holding that an active claim application is not a prerequisite for compensable treatment. Consequently, the applicant's permanent disability award was reduced, and Dr. Duell's lien claim was allowed for all services rendered.
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