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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to find that applicant Elsa Cervantes sustained an industrial injury to her left shoulder, overturning the WCJ's prior decision. The Board found substantial medical evidence supported that the rotator cuff tear arose from the April 27, 2000 incident, reversing the WCJ's reliance on Dr. Lane's opinion. Applicant is entitled to further medical treatment, including surgery, and continuing temporary disability benefits for the left shoulder injury. However, the Board affirmed the WCJ's decision regarding the defendant's right to control medical treatment through its Medical Provider Network, finding no contrary evidence of substantiality to overturn the credibility findings.
Elsa Cervantes vs. COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to find that applicant Elsa Cervantes sustained an industrial injury to her left shoulder, overturning the WCJ's prior decision. The Board found substantial medical evidence supported that the rotator cuff tear arose from the April 27, 2000 incident, reversing the WCJ's reliance on Dr. Lane's opinion. Applicant is entitled to further medical treatment, including surgery, and continuing temporary disability benefits for the left shoulder injury. However, the Board affirmed the WCJ's decision regarding the defendant's right to control medical treatment through its Medical Provider Network, finding no contrary evidence of substantiality to overturn the credibility findings.
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