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In this case, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a decision ordering authorization for back surgery. The defendant argued the utilization review was timely, but applicant's response indicated the surgery was subsequently authorized. Therefore, the Board is granting reconsideration to allow the defendant to withdraw their petition or show good cause why the original decision should not be affirmed.
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In this case, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a decision ordering authorization for back surgery. The defendant argued the utilization review was timely, but applicant's response indicated the surgery was subsequently authorized. Therefore, the Board is granting reconsideration to allow the defendant to withdraw their petition or show good cause why the original decision should not be affirmed.
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