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This case concerns a defendant's petition regarding a Utilization Review (UR) denial for applicant's neck surgery. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition for reconsideration as the WCJ's order was not a final decision. However, the WCAB granted removal and rescinded the WCJ's order, returning the matter for further proceedings. This action was taken because the WCJ's decision regarding the defective service of the UR report lacked sufficient evidentiary support.
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This case concerns a defendant's petition regarding a Utilization Review (UR) denial for applicant's neck surgery. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition for reconsideration as the WCJ's order was not a final decision. However, the WCAB granted removal and rescinded the WCJ's order, returning the matter for further proceedings. This action was taken because the WCJ's decision regarding the defective service of the UR report lacked sufficient evidentiary support.
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