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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior award granting applicant Jared Carnes industrial injury to his right shoulder, back, and cervical spine. Despite defendant Autozone's contentions regarding improper authorization requests and utilization review, the Board found that Autozone had sufficient notice of the recommended spinal surgery. The Board also noted that the parties had stipulated Dr. Eichbaum was the primary treating physician for the cervical spine. Ultimately, the decision emphasized that procedural rules should yield to substantial justice and the provision of necessary medical treatment supported by the overall medical record.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior award granting applicant Jared Carnes industrial injury to his right shoulder, back, and cervical spine. Despite defendant Autozone's contentions regarding improper authorization requests and utilization review, the Board found that Autozone had sufficient notice of the recommended spinal surgery. The Board also noted that the parties had stipulated Dr. Eichbaum was the primary treating physician for the cervical spine. Ultimately, the decision emphasized that procedural rules should yield to substantial justice and the provision of necessary medical treatment supported by the overall medical record.
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