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The applicant sustained an industrial shoulder injury, and the WCJ found the defendant's utilization review invalid and awarded surgery. The defendant sought reconsideration, asserting the issue was moot as the surgery was approved by Independent Medical Review (IMR). The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's award, and returned the case to the trial level. This action aims to facilitate the surgery based on the IMR determination, while preserving the WCJ's decision should the defendant fail to comply.
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The applicant sustained an industrial shoulder injury, and the WCJ found the defendant's utilization review invalid and awarded surgery. The defendant sought reconsideration, asserting the issue was moot as the surgery was approved by Independent Medical Review (IMR). The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's award, and returned the case to the trial level. This action aims to facilitate the surgery based on the IMR determination, while preserving the WCJ's decision should the defendant fail to comply.
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