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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing a prior award that denied temporary disability benefits. The Board found the applicant's change of primary treating physician was permissible, as her prior physician did not release her to unrestricted work and recommended continued treatment. Consequently, the new physician's determination of temporary disability was valid, entitling the applicant to benefits from January 8, 2014. The Board awarded temporary disability indemnity, less an attorney's fee.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing a prior award that denied temporary disability benefits. The Board found the applicant's change of primary treating physician was permissible, as her prior physician did not release her to unrestricted work and recommended continued treatment. Consequently, the new physician's determination of temporary disability was valid, entitling the applicant to benefits from January 8, 2014. The Board awarded temporary disability indemnity, less an attorney's fee.
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