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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed an applicant's petition for removal because it was not verified as required by WCAB Rule 10843(b). The applicant sought to reverse a judge's finding that he needed further medical treatment within the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN). The applicant argued that the defendant failed to provide required notices under the Labor Code, regulations, and the Knight decision. Even if considered on its merits, the WCAB indicated it would have denied the petition, adopting the judge's reasoning.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed an applicant's petition for removal because it was not verified as required by WCAB Rule 10843(b). The applicant sought to reverse a judge's finding that he needed further medical treatment within the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN). The applicant argued that the defendant failed to provide required notices under the Labor Code, regulations, and the Knight decision. Even if considered on its merits, the WCAB indicated it would have denied the petition, adopting the judge's reasoning.
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