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This case involves a dispute over temporary disability and medical treatment for applicant Felix Aquino Cruz's right knee injury sustained in 2008. The defendant sought reconsideration of an award finding total temporary disability and entitlement to further care, including surgery. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the original decision lacked substantial medical evidence due to deficiencies in the treating physician's reports and the employer's failure to properly utilize review the treatment requests. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to properly develop the medical record.
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This case involves a dispute over temporary disability and medical treatment for applicant Felix Aquino Cruz's right knee injury sustained in 2008. The defendant sought reconsideration of an award finding total temporary disability and entitlement to further care, including surgery. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the original decision lacked substantial medical evidence due to deficiencies in the treating physician's reports and the employer's failure to properly utilize review the treatment requests. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to properly develop the medical record.
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