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In this case, the applicant sought reconsideration of a decision that invalidated his predesignation of Dr. Stevenson as his primary treating physician. The Appeals Board denied the reconsideration petition. While acknowledging Kaiser's policy may hinder predesignation for its members, the Board upheld its decision based on the plain meaning of Labor Code section 4600(d)(2). The Board also considered the applicant's late-filed answer but found no grounds to overturn its prior ruling.
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In this case, the applicant sought reconsideration of a decision that invalidated his predesignation of Dr. Stevenson as his primary treating physician. The Appeals Board denied the reconsideration petition. While acknowledging Kaiser's policy may hinder predesignation for its members, the Board upheld its decision based on the plain meaning of Labor Code section 4600(d)(2). The Board also considered the applicant's late-filed answer but found no grounds to overturn its prior ruling.
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