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The defendant, SCIF, sought reconsideration of an order requiring them to authorize specific medical treatment for the applicant, which had been denied by utilization review. SCIF argued the applicant failed to follow statutory procedures for dispute resolution regarding medical treatment. However, the Appeals Board denied reconsideration because SCIF waived this procedural defense by not raising it at trial. The sole issue litigated was the reasonableness of the medical treatment, for which the applicant presented substantial evidence. Therefore, the prior order mandating authorization of the treatment was upheld.
JEFFREY DIXON vs. FALCON TRADING CO., INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The defendant, SCIF, sought reconsideration of an order requiring them to authorize specific medical treatment for the applicant, which had been denied by utilization review. SCIF argued the applicant failed to follow statutory procedures for dispute resolution regarding medical treatment. However, the Appeals Board denied reconsideration because SCIF waived this procedural defense by not raising it at trial. The sole issue litigated was the reasonableness of the medical treatment, for which the applicant presented substantial evidence. Therefore, the prior order mandating authorization of the treatment was upheld.
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