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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and reversed a prior decision, finding the applicant is not entitled to a second lumbar surgery. The WCAB concluded that the applicant failed to meet the burden of proof by providing substantial medical evidence demonstrating the surgery's reasonableness and necessity, as required by Labor Code sections 5705 and 4600. While acknowledging the prior successful surgery, the WCAB found Dr. Aryan's request lacked sufficient support based on established medical treatment guidelines. The dissenting opinion argued that substantial medical evidence supported the surgery and that the defendant's delays unfairly prejudiced the applicant.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and reversed a prior decision, finding the applicant is not entitled to a second lumbar surgery. The WCAB concluded that the applicant failed to meet the burden of proof by providing substantial medical evidence demonstrating the surgery's reasonableness and necessity, as required by Labor Code sections 5705 and 4600. While acknowledging the prior successful surgery, the WCAB found Dr. Aryan's request lacked sufficient support based on established medical treatment guidelines. The dissenting opinion argued that substantial medical evidence supported the surgery and that the defendant's delays unfairly prejudiced the applicant.
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