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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an arbitration decision regarding medical expense allocation. The decision relied on Dr. Baker's opinion that the December 12, 2006 injury, insured by Intercare, was primarily responsible for treatment expenses between that date and December 10, 2008. The petitioner argued Dr. Baker's report was not substantial evidence and that Dr. Murphy's report should prevail. However, the Board adopted Dr. Baker's report, noting Dr. Murphy's own report largely concurred with its findings for the disputed period.
ALTON TALLEY vs. MARK ONE CORPORATION, NBJ/ELNESS CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL, INTERCARE INSURANCE SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an arbitration decision regarding medical expense allocation. The decision relied on Dr. Baker's opinion that the December 12, 2006 injury, insured by Intercare, was primarily responsible for treatment expenses between that date and December 10, 2008. The petitioner argued Dr. Baker's report was not substantial evidence and that Dr. Murphy's report should prevail. However, the Board adopted Dr. Baker's report, noting Dr. Murphy's own report largely concurred with its findings for the disputed period.
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