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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration regarding lien claimant Stephen Svastits, D.C.'s petition. The Board affirmed the finding of a valid Medical Provider Network but remanded the case to the trial level. This is because the prior decision failed to make specific findings on whether the defendant neglected or refused to provide reasonable medical treatment within the MPN. The Board requires the administrative law judge to determine if this issue was litigated and to issue complete findings on defendant's liability for self-procured treatment.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration regarding lien claimant Stephen Svastits, D.C.'s petition. The Board affirmed the finding of a valid Medical Provider Network but remanded the case to the trial level. This is because the prior decision failed to make specific findings on whether the defendant neglected or refused to provide reasonable medical treatment within the MPN. The Board requires the administrative law judge to determine if this issue was litigated and to issue complete findings on defendant's liability for self-procured treatment.
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