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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and denied the claim for lodging reimbursement. The Board found that there was no substantial medical evidence demonstrating that temporary hotel lodging was reasonably required to cure or relieve the applicant from her foot injury. The applicant's own testimony was insufficient to establish medical necessity for the lodging. Consequently, the applicant was not entitled to reimbursement for her hotel stay.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and denied the claim for lodging reimbursement. The Board found that there was no substantial medical evidence demonstrating that temporary hotel lodging was reasonably required to cure or relieve the applicant from her foot injury. The applicant's own testimony was insufficient to establish medical necessity for the lodging. Consequently, the applicant was not entitled to reimbursement for her hotel stay.
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