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CAROLINE JOHNSON vs. CAREMARK RX INC., TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA AND ITS PROPERTY CASUALTY AFFILIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES

Filed: Nov 21, 2011
ADJ6690853

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review the WCJ's award of home health services. The Board found the evidence presented to be incomplete, particularly concerning medical opinions following the applicant's most recent surgery and the primary treating physician's involvement. Consequently, the Board rescinded the award and returned the matter for further proceedings to adequately develop the record and ensure a decision supported by substantial evidence.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review the WCJ's award of home health services. The Board found the evidence presented to be incomplete, particularly concerning medical opinions following the applicant's most recent surgery and the primary treating physician's involvement. Consequently, the Board rescinded the award and returned the matter for further proceedings to adequately develop the record and ensure a decision supported by substantial evidence.

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