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GAIL ARITA vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CDCR-CALIFORNIA REHABILITATION CENTER, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Filed: Apr 13, 2009
San Francisco
ADJ2060741 (RJV 0068035)

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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address petitions from both the applicant and defendant concerning the WCJ's decision. The applicant disputed the finding that she failed to prove entitlement to self-procured medical care. The defendant argued the claim was time-barred, but agreed with the applicant on the self-procured treatment issue. The Board affirmed the WCJ's original decision as amended, finding the applicant's self-procured treatment contention moot due to deferral.

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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address petitions from both the applicant and defendant concerning the WCJ's decision. The applicant disputed the finding that she failed to prove entitlement to self-procured medical care. The defendant argued the claim was time-barred, but agreed with the applicant on the self-procured treatment issue. The Board affirmed the WCJ's original decision as amended, finding the applicant's self-procured treatment contention moot due to deferral.

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